i've been in this same place for so long. brain says NO WRITE, ONLY DRAW, which makes life as a writer a bit difficult. on the other hand, my cartoons have never been better. sending care and gratitude.
2025 is the gah that keeps on gah-ing. What a clusterfuck of a time but you’re right; hard as it is emotionally and financially, making art is vital right now. Cheering you on from a chaotic studio near Edinburgh.
Great pencil <3 I always loved your pen parade and love this pencil post. Boaz and I just read a graphic novel for kids, or I don't know what it technically was, but it was called Into The Bewilderness, and I realized at the end when I read the notes that all the line art had been drawn in pencil. I'm glad pencils and trees exist.
Yes! The world needs more handwritten newsletters.
I like this format. Do what you need to do.
i've been in this same place for so long. brain says NO WRITE, ONLY DRAW, which makes life as a writer a bit difficult. on the other hand, my cartoons have never been better. sending care and gratitude.
i appreciated this, thank you. things are very hard rn.
Really love this. I’ve been neglecting my Substack, and you’ve inspired me to return with something more real & handwritten. Thank you!
Brilliant way to write a post. Loved it!!
I’m feeling you on that present moment business.
2025 is the gah that keeps on gah-ing. What a clusterfuck of a time but you’re right; hard as it is emotionally and financially, making art is vital right now. Cheering you on from a chaotic studio near Edinburgh.
Stumbled across this newsletter - great format. There's something more immediate about pencil and paper that typing can't replicate.
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Love this!
i love this, i relate to this, i should buy new pencils.
Great pencil <3 I always loved your pen parade and love this pencil post. Boaz and I just read a graphic novel for kids, or I don't know what it technically was, but it was called Into The Bewilderness, and I realized at the end when I read the notes that all the line art had been drawn in pencil. I'm glad pencils and trees exist.
Ooh I will check it out! ❤️
Damn good pencil you got there
Love this. Thanks for sharing so honestly, Hallie!
Technical question: how do you remove the paper texture and background when digitizing ?
I use smooth paper (this was printer paper but Bristol works great too) and adjust the levels and curves in photoshop.
Thanks. I use my iPhone… and play with image levels but never achieve that white background that blends well with Substack