It was interesting to read the text, but these fantastic cartoons don’t need anything else at all, they are absolutely terrific and self-explanatory. Wonderful work, sharing with my brother right now who will 100% relate!
Thank you! The reminiscing text is more for my own purposes, sometimes I have to look back to remind myself of the work I've done and reframe my attitude about all I want to accomplish in the future 😊
this is poetic: "I’m still climbing into those high, thin branches where all the answers are locked. I’ve caught a few elusive hopes and dreams, but there’s still a whole flock of them up there, just out of reach."
thank you for climbing and sharing the fruits of those climbs with us!
I pegged the Wild Thing as Maurice Sendak, and then I realized that it Sendak as drawn by Anno. Is that correct, and does someone else still love Anno? I bought his books for my children but I think I pored over them more than they did. Perhaps it requires more knowledge of history and art than they had then.
I think I found Anno's books some years after I drew the cartoon, but the perspective in that drawing definitely reminds me of his work! I love the detail and architectural mastery in his drawings. Definitely a unique picture book creator!
Thanks Grant - Eldercarer, sandwich carer and caregiving to passing etc …and helping carers…there are so many angles…I’ve pondered on how to support communication; difficult conversations too… several interesting threads to pull!
Just realised - I think it's an evolution of your Tree of Adulthood to take into account ageing parents, children growing - thoughts?
I love these. I'm so glad I subscribed. I relate fully to your insights. They bring hope and laughter to the "insanity of humanity" in a very personal and adorable way.
I own Bookshelf, Living and Ideas all in hard copy and they sit proudly and with remarkable kinship alongside works of poetry, non-fiction, arts-based research methodology and feminist history. All sorts of beautiful resonances and joyful perspectives in your work. ❤️
Ooh, another person who knows about Krazy Kat! The greatest of all comics, and on my Lock Screen on my phone.
Agreed! I have a Krazy Kat poster on my studio wall.
make that three
It was interesting to read the text, but these fantastic cartoons don’t need anything else at all, they are absolutely terrific and self-explanatory. Wonderful work, sharing with my brother right now who will 100% relate!
Thank you! The reminiscing text is more for my own purposes, sometimes I have to look back to remind myself of the work I've done and reframe my attitude about all I want to accomplish in the future 😊
Wow! These ones remind me of “carte du tendre”, sort of maps of feeling and state of mind. And in the last one i can spot the Lorax!
I've heard the term "mindmap," but "carte du tendre" sounds so much more poetic. Love the phrase and I agree!
Is it by intention that the rope of bad decisions seems to be going THROUGH beer & coffee?
Ha!
dear grant,
beautiful pictures and words as always!
this is poetic: "I’m still climbing into those high, thin branches where all the answers are locked. I’ve caught a few elusive hopes and dreams, but there’s still a whole flock of them up there, just out of reach."
thank you for climbing and sharing the fruits of those climbs with us!
love
myq
Thank you, Myq!
I pegged the Wild Thing as Maurice Sendak, and then I realized that it Sendak as drawn by Anno. Is that correct, and does someone else still love Anno? I bought his books for my children but I think I pored over them more than they did. Perhaps it requires more knowledge of history and art than they had then.
I think I found Anno's books some years after I drew the cartoon, but the perspective in that drawing definitely reminds me of his work! I love the detail and architectural mastery in his drawings. Definitely a unique picture book creator!
It just occurred to me that the best dentists I've ever had (and they're numerous in my 84 years) have also been artists.
That's great!
I love your trees!!! I’d like to share mine with you. http://saidthecat.blogspot.com/2023/07/i-need-appointment.html?m=0
I loved this post, especially the homage to Rube Goldberg in your third cartoon. At least it's shaped like one.
make that three
SO COOL, Grant! Hmmmm now I'm wondering what a comic of caregiving looks like...
Interesting question, I do have some a comic or two on parenting I will share in the next couple months!
Thanks Grant - Eldercarer, sandwich carer and caregiving to passing etc …and helping carers…there are so many angles…I’ve pondered on how to support communication; difficult conversations too… several interesting threads to pull!
Just realised - I think it's an evolution of your Tree of Adulthood to take into account ageing parents, children growing - thoughts?
But the most important question is do you have truffula trees?
(That may not be spelt correctly, it's years since I opened my book of Seuss!)
Ha, yes! I still read that book weekly to my younger kids :)
There's so much going on there, my eyes hurt!
Mine too, that's why I started drawing simpler cartoons at a bigger scale! 😁
That gave me a laugh, thanks!
I love these. I'm so glad I subscribed. I relate fully to your insights. They bring hope and laughter to the "insanity of humanity" in a very personal and adorable way.
Thank you, Murray! "Insanity of humanity" is a great phrase.
Aaah. I love seeing these
Conglomeration of reality and hopes. I could pour over these for hours. Like a good ol chhose your own adventure book.
Thank you, Kris!
I own Bookshelf, Living and Ideas all in hard copy and they sit proudly and with remarkable kinship alongside works of poetry, non-fiction, arts-based research methodology and feminist history. All sorts of beautiful resonances and joyful perspectives in your work. ❤️
A great place to shelve them, thanks so much!
Loved this so much! An orthodontist by training??? I never would have guessed!😂
Loved the huge cartoons. Read almost all of the writing to my Husband. We both enjoyed it immenselyy.
Glad to hear it!