This is why I loved that I found your methods of journaling through our art. You have given so many of us a space to express and create at the same time. Thank you. And, Yes! Many of us have our heads filled with day-to-day living, responsibilities and our sensibilities about what is happening in our communities, cities, states and the country. We are like holding our breaths right now as the election comes up. There is a bit a fear, a bit of defiance, a lot of hope that is welling up within and our pages are the vessels in which we pour our joy, anxieties, hopes and fears as well as the everyday wonder. Thank you for sharing. Thank you. We together will move forward not from a sense of lack and fear but with strength and resilience. Cheers.
Thank you for acknowledging your inner turmoil. I've found it impossible to hold in and will spill a wheelbarrow load of turmoil in an essay I'm posting this Saturday. It's scary season anyway and this is a very scary time. I've already mailed in my ballot, even finding I couldn't trust my partner to mail it for me. I had to see it drop into the mailbox. How's that for paranoia? I can't wait for it all to be DONE and there are only the consequences left to live through. May good things bring you peace, Samantha.
Here's the thing about "permission"...when I was a photographer, I always, always, always got model releases no matter what I did. I didn't realize that I was doing was "journalism" only that I knew what I was documenting might become controversial in the future. Your quote is apt...although it's challenging to get permission, I think if nothing else, it's good manners. I love your work and I'm thrilled to be one of your subscribers.
Thank you, Joyce. Love having you here. I agree, asking is tricky. having to explain myself after I jumped into the train car was awkward. Made me sympathetic to street photographers - I love the form of documenting but I wonder how fewer images would exist if the subjects agreed ahead of time. One of Jeremy Paige’s most popular images is of a guy spitting on his camera. Yikes, I would not want that to happen!
Love your work so much. I've relished your newsletter for a while but it feels a bit different now that I'm "on" Substack myself. I had no idea what a welcoming, tranquil place it was or at least feels to be so far compared to many other platforms. Yes that piece about some of the more troubling thoughts did really resonate and it stood out as you say from your other daily sketches that we all adore. It does feel neat to be able to explore sharing some of the tougher things you're going through. One day maybe we will meet for our walk or coffee date. Until then I'll enjoy learning about your days from this side of the river.
Hi Rachel, yes, it is such a tranquil place compared to other platforms. I really hope it stays this way! A much more meaningful way to share and connect. You are in Manhattan? We could meet for that walk. You have to remind me who you are on IG which is where we communicated first I am assuming??
Hi Samantha - Yes in Manhattan. I think it was over Facebook about HS decisions! For a brief moment our sons were maybe going to the same one. On insta I am rachel_pereznyc
Yes Gramercy - & of course I understand! There's no reason you would know who I am. Because of your lovely work, I know a lot about your life, the running, the enchanted walks, the sun-drenched, stretched out moments saying goodbye.
This is why I loved that I found your methods of journaling through our art. You have given so many of us a space to express and create at the same time. Thank you. And, Yes! Many of us have our heads filled with day-to-day living, responsibilities and our sensibilities about what is happening in our communities, cities, states and the country. We are like holding our breaths right now as the election comes up. There is a bit a fear, a bit of defiance, a lot of hope that is welling up within and our pages are the vessels in which we pour our joy, anxieties, hopes and fears as well as the everyday wonder. Thank you for sharing. Thank you. We together will move forward not from a sense of lack and fear but with strength and resilience. Cheers.
Cheers, Angela. And thank you, too 🙏
Love these sketches. Your shoes look lovely! Totally my style… but I always seem to think mine will stretch too.
Maybe take them to a Shoemaker.
They are getting g better. Just can’t wear thick socks. 🤷🏻♀️
Thank you for acknowledging your inner turmoil. I've found it impossible to hold in and will spill a wheelbarrow load of turmoil in an essay I'm posting this Saturday. It's scary season anyway and this is a very scary time. I've already mailed in my ballot, even finding I couldn't trust my partner to mail it for me. I had to see it drop into the mailbox. How's that for paranoia? I can't wait for it all to be DONE and there are only the consequences left to live through. May good things bring you peace, Samantha.
I agree, Sue, the waiting is so hard. Will be easier to face whatever happens on the other side: let’s continue to hope for good news.
I loved your 10-10-24 art and your honesty. Millions are feeling the same!!! And I loved your voting art, too!
Here's the thing about "permission"...when I was a photographer, I always, always, always got model releases no matter what I did. I didn't realize that I was doing was "journalism" only that I knew what I was documenting might become controversial in the future. Your quote is apt...although it's challenging to get permission, I think if nothing else, it's good manners. I love your work and I'm thrilled to be one of your subscribers.
Thank you, Joyce. Love having you here. I agree, asking is tricky. having to explain myself after I jumped into the train car was awkward. Made me sympathetic to street photographers - I love the form of documenting but I wonder how fewer images would exist if the subjects agreed ahead of time. One of Jeremy Paige’s most popular images is of a guy spitting on his camera. Yikes, I would not want that to happen!
These are so beautiful!
Thanks, Haley 💕
Wonderful writeup with beautiful sketches
Amazing!
I so admire "street artists." One day I will finally get motivated to take some classes!
Love your work so much. I've relished your newsletter for a while but it feels a bit different now that I'm "on" Substack myself. I had no idea what a welcoming, tranquil place it was or at least feels to be so far compared to many other platforms. Yes that piece about some of the more troubling thoughts did really resonate and it stood out as you say from your other daily sketches that we all adore. It does feel neat to be able to explore sharing some of the tougher things you're going through. One day maybe we will meet for our walk or coffee date. Until then I'll enjoy learning about your days from this side of the river.
Hi Rachel, yes, it is such a tranquil place compared to other platforms. I really hope it stays this way! A much more meaningful way to share and connect. You are in Manhattan? We could meet for that walk. You have to remind me who you are on IG which is where we communicated first I am assuming??
Hi Samantha - Yes in Manhattan. I think it was over Facebook about HS decisions! For a brief moment our sons were maybe going to the same one. On insta I am rachel_pereznyc
Oooh yes! Wait.. Gramercy Arts?
Yes we do need that long overdue walk.
Sorry I didn’t connect the name at first since Substacks have different titles
Yes Gramercy - & of course I understand! There's no reason you would know who I am. Because of your lovely work, I know a lot about your life, the running, the enchanted walks, the sun-drenched, stretched out moments saying goodbye.
I love the girl on the Subway drawing. And so cool to see Richard in there! He was so fun to draw with when he joined your session!