![]() ![]() David went on to become a voracious reader and made up stories of his own. ![]() His parents and grandparents read him lots of books, which fed his imagination and became a touchstone for his love of imagery and storytelling later in life. An admitted “space cadet,” he showed an early knack for daydreaming and doodling. So I tend to see it that way as well: an ongoing daily practice that is punctuated by published works.Īs a young child, David started out drawing on Post-It note pads his mother, an editor, left around the house. Tomie dePaola once told me that Ben Shahn told him that being an artist isn't what you do, it's how you live your life. It's part of the spiritual practice of being an artist. One thing I almost never skip is Morning Pages, which I got into by reading The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. ![]() Then I end up in the studio for making my finished art. I do like to write and storyboard in my local cafe, where I have written and sketched out all of my 11 books. ![]() I'm constantly trying new schedules to harness the day in a more productive way. It's a full-time job to provide outlets for all my inspirations and interests. I feel like I'm always trying to manage my creativity better. Could you describe your typical work day, and tell us the one little thing you absolutely cannot begin your day without (besides caffeine)? Daily routines are important for both writers and illustrators. ![]()
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