tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post115885666274978097..comments2024-03-10T14:07:40.468-04:00Comments on Blue Rose Girls: DAY BEFORE THE SHOTBlue Rose Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05224076615462128422noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-1158988410236584032006-09-23T01:13:00.000-04:002006-09-23T01:13:00.000-04:00Meghan, I couldn't write for a couple days, a litt...Meghan, I couldn't write for a couple days, a little because of the deadline I'm under, but mostly it's amazing the thoughts that can be inspired. I never had the epidural (you're a far better man than I, Gunga Din), but one of the most painful experiences I've had until very recently, was my then two year old's spinal tap. You brought back all of those feelings. I'm happy to read it wasn't as bad as you'd thought it would be (wonderful life lessons, if only we could learn them through osmosis or some other method).<BR/><BR/>I am most often left with mixed feelings at my work. I love doing it (though it's often like pulling teeth). I find pieces that I love and get excited about, but loathe that it doesn't meet my little head trips. I'm also usually sure that others don't think that much of it, so I too often will solicit close friends attention for the work, as a confidence booster. I HATE being tied to others approval, I know it hinders what I do.<BR/><BR/>Happy completion of project and health. And may this one be the one that takes you to where you want to be.Agywhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03177601025524458979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-1158928767712885292006-09-22T08:39:00.000-04:002006-09-22T08:39:00.000-04:00Oh Meghan, that was painful. You're poking my scab...Oh Meghan, that was painful. You're poking my scab. I have five days to complete (plus start) the last two paintings of the book I wrote, the book I'm illustrating. I need a shot. This is every bit as horrifying as giving birth - will my book/child be healthy? will people like my book/child? will I be proud of my book/child? will I fail my book/child? Will I survive? And I will never,ever do this again (I said the same thing about having more kids after the first)Karen Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665435198262624839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-1158882709114211662006-09-21T19:51:00.000-04:002006-09-21T19:51:00.000-04:00I had two epidurals, once with each delivery of my...I had two epidurals, once with each delivery of my 2 kids. The contractions were so easy with the second that I contemplated skipping the epidural, but my OB told me to get it. It went so well that I realized the first anesthesiologist made a mistake and hit a nerve when I felt like I was being electrocuted through my spine! I also know the agony of staring at a blank page when doing artwork or writing, but since I am not a professional I don't have any stories about editors breathing down my neck at crunch time. Oh well. Anyone want to compare diaper rash to negotiating a contract?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-1158865679835148622006-09-21T15:07:00.000-04:002006-09-21T15:07:00.000-04:00yay, for pain-free!Now I'm seeing how those book-b...yay, for pain-free!<BR/><BR/>Now I'm seeing how those book-birth analogies are even more right on than I thought...Grace Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129288262225671104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-1158863974572471182006-09-21T14:39:00.000-04:002006-09-21T14:39:00.000-04:00That is a perfect description of how it feels gett...That is a perfect description of how it feels getting started. No matter how many books you do, its always the same- I always have the same thought that this time I just might not be able to pull it off... then I start running through other career options. When I finally get settled into working I wonder how I ever could have thought about doing something else.Anna Alterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158290821419472185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-1158863062397259942006-09-21T14:24:00.000-04:002006-09-21T14:24:00.000-04:00By the way, i like knowing we all feel the same wa...By the way, i like knowing we all feel the same way. it's like therapy!Meghan McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117528918335897128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-1158863026401559522006-09-21T14:23:00.000-04:002006-09-21T14:23:00.000-04:00Oh, the shot. It was fine. I had fun watching my p...Oh, the shot. It was fine. I had fun watching my pulse start at 75 and then drop to 60 when I realized it wasn't going to be that painful. The dr. was also helpful because he talked through the whole thing. i like it when they do that. Now, today, I am pain free! I'm keeping my fingers crossed.... <BR/><BR/>I'm also currently painting (got a reference photo on my laptop). The art is the same way. it's not that bad once I get going. I'm listening to BLINK. I thought for my next post I'd compare how looking at an illustration is a lot like Blink's suggestion that people can make a decision within a couple of seconds. If one little detail looks wrong, the whole picture looks wrong, and you can tell immediately.<BR/><BR/>meghanMeghan McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117528918335897128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-1158862180350712252006-09-21T14:09:00.000-04:002006-09-21T14:09:00.000-04:00wow--this is amazing.But first of all, HOW WAS THE...wow--this is amazing.<BR/><BR/>But first of all, HOW WAS THE SHOT?alvinalinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503984086482905226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-1158862003799412362006-09-21T14:06:00.000-04:002006-09-21T14:06:00.000-04:00Not to sound like an ignorant writer, but I had NO...Not to sound like an ignorant writer, but I had NO idea illustrators have the exact same feelings as writers when they stare at that blank paper. Now that I've read your post it makes perfect sense, of course. Jumping off the bridge is always scary, and the water is cold, but you tread water a little and eventually warm up. Is it terrible of me to say that it's nice to know we all feel the same?<BR/><BR/>Caroline Hickey<BR/>theLongstockings.blogspot.comCaroline Hickeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128971008545125450noreply@blogger.com