Reading For Curiosity, Not Goals
I really enjoyed taking the time to read Drawing For Illustration by Martin Salisbury. I would not say it is a form of artistry that I had previously put much thought into. This book gave me a new appreciation for it. I have started to notice all the illustrations around me, whether they are accompanying writing in books, in advertisements, postcards, everywhere! They now jump out at me, whereas before they were just part of the background.
I have missed this sort of whimsy in adulthood. It is not often that I pick up a book about a random skill that I know very little about. When I was a kid I always had books on the most random skills: juggling, morse code, calligraphy, etc. They were really good for exercising all parts of my brain.
Now, as an adult, I typically pick up books based on some sort of need like productivity or therapy books. Those are useful, but my brow is often furrowed when I read them. I am looking for answers, I am not looking to explore. It was nice to pick up a book like Drawing For Illustration that I had no need for, besides curiosity.
Messy Bun Book Lover
(Originally posted on May 7, 2025)
Other posts involving Drawing for Illustration are:
- Book #12- Reflections on “Drawing For Illustration”
- A New Way of Looking at the World
- The Blessing and Curse of Influence
- Modern-Day Posters
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