Wednesday, 1 December 2010

Not Enough Hands

Well as many of you know, I rent a little studio, and at this time of year it becomes encased in ice, and I have to chip my way in, and then a friend or family member has to chip me and the dog out again at the end of the day. The sub zero temperature has not helped my injured fingers (my fingers aren't great at the best of times) and it took me all day (and more than a little pain) yesterday to engrave this image, for the first page of my book:-

When I was printing it, I realised I had completely missed out Bea's other hand. A Freudian slip, perhaps. So all in all, a failed day, hand-wise.

I can't decide whether or not to brave the journey to uni today. Maybe I will chip my way into my studio and see which body parts I can leave off my characters this time.

1 comment:

Jo Empson said...

Well try and not leave off the head as Martin's sure to pick that one up;)! I think another hand would just make it far too busy and complicated and it was obviously a deep subconscious decision to leave it out....it's beautiful just as it is!:)
Freezing in my attic studio today, I'm going to have to put on a 3rd pair of socks!xxx