3 Joyful Art Works

From Me to You-- To Survive Another Day

Spring has SPRUNG my tooters!

I hope you’re all finding ways to keep active and healthy in these insufferable times.

On a joyous note— I have some fun artsy shit to share with y’all!

Since my last post I have miraculously stayed true to my intentions and I have re-entered impolite society— despite still being a new mom who barely has time to wash her own butt.

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From The Avocado-Stained Trenches of Motherhood

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Artsy Shit #1:

I went to a figure drawing session in L.A. last weekend. My peers were all industry artists who were offensively talented.

I’ve said it before, but figure drawing is basically my church. It gives me so much reverence for art and humanity.

Artsy Shit #2:

Next weekend I will be DRAWING LIVE(!!!?) at my first ever comedy show in L.A.!

Yes, I drew this poster where I am shitting eggs in a bunny suit.

I am equal parts excited and terrified.

I was inspired by Jason Chatfield who draws for Picture This! in New York.

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I asked him what it was like and if he recommended doing it and— he did!

So I reached out to the organizers in L.A. and put myself in this mortifying situation I now find myself in.

Original sketch for the PT! poster.

My love of drawing has long been tied to my social anxiety.

It gives me the chance to connect with others while simultaneously keeping them at arm’s length.

Paradoxically, I know there’s a part of me that enjoys performing.

I’ve never really nurtured that side of myself, because 1. my impulse to draw has always been so much stronger, but also 2. it’s easier to hide behind my art.

So this is me trying to grow as an artist and a person.

To try new things, even though they’re scary.

Artsy Shit #3:

I published my first McSweeney’s humor piece with my bud Jennie Egerdie!

Last February when Jennie and I were in Williamsport at The Nell’s house we made this piece (in between texting each other fart jokes from our separate bedrooms).

✨ Read the rest of the piece for free at McSweeney’s, here! ✨

Alt idea in my sketchbook for #4 in McSweeney’s piece.

A Random Conversation I Saved Between Jennie and I While at the St. Nell’s House Last February:

Jennie walking up to my bedroom doorway: What you up to? Working on anything fun?

Me: Just looking at a drawing of a dog eating out another dog.

Jennie: Oh great because I was literally just googling “farts”.

Masterpiece in question by Lisa Hanawalt

Comments (Let’s Chat!):

• Anyone on here have experience as performance artists?

  • Or are you more of a writer / visual artist?

• How are you surviving these trying times?

  • Any advice or helpful discoveries?

• Favorite art that recently made you feel empowered?

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