Over the years technology has without a doubt transformed most aspects of our daily lives. However, recently I've been feeling the effects of technology interfering with my passion and ability to illustrate by hand. Although technology makes my job undoubtedly more productive and streamline, in some cases I can sense it hindering my creativity, imagination and freehand.
I discovered my love for drawing at a very young age. My mom frequently reminisces about my ability to entertain myself for hours when I was young. I would sit alone at the kitchen table and create my version of "Where's Waldo" illustrations by incorporating my family, friends, and pets into the detailed sketches. Throughout high-school and college I always had a sketchbook nearby, constantly doodling and jotting down images from my imagination. I miss those days!
Today my sketchbook, pencils, pens, sharpies and colored pencils, for the most part, have been replaced by a mouse, Adobe Creative Suite CS5, a scanner and a Wacom Tablet. There are days when I feel the rush of creativity at work; however, it isn't the same freedom and feeling you get from the nostalgic sound and feel of dragging a pencil on paper. Last week I made it a point to purchase a brand new sketchbook and am now making a resolution to dedicate more time for my abandoned passion and hobby.
(I asked my mom to dig up some of those old sketches, hopefully I will be able to post one or two in the near future.)
