Q: Can you please do a detailed “process post” about making a cover for The New Yorker? The first step in the process is an intangible, invisible one. It’s basically just me going about the normal, boring activities of my life, and then seeing or hearing or thinking about something that might be the germ of an idea. I’ve talked about this a little bit in relation to writing, but I will go to absurd lengths to avoid sitting down in front of a blank sheet of paper without at least a vague plan of action. I know some people are energized by that experience, but to me it’s intimidating, miserable, and rarely productive.
I’m gawking at all the details, from the technique to even the thoughts behind showing the I ❤️ NY logo (and the unshaven legs 🙃). Suddenly a thought came into my head—why bother trying? Thankfully, I took hold of that stinky thought and threw it into the bin. Practice, keep going, keep growing. Thanks for sharing this inspiring behind-the-scenes process, Adrian. 💪🏻
Hey Adrian, just to add to the explanation (and maybe to the tools post). How do you scan such a large piece of work? Do you have a large format scanner at home? (If so, which?) or you take it to a place to have it scanned? This has been a problem for me, its hard to find an accesible scanner-printer with a scan area larger than A4, specialized large format scanners are extremely expensive and print shops usually give a terrible result on their regular Xerox copy machines.
I love your work, It's been such a huge inspiration for me and my career and this newsletter has extremely useful to learn. Thanks and keep up the good work. Greetings from Mexico.
I’m gawking at all the details, from the technique to even the thoughts behind showing the I ❤️ NY logo (and the unshaven legs 🙃). Suddenly a thought came into my head—why bother trying? Thankfully, I took hold of that stinky thought and threw it into the bin. Practice, keep going, keep growing. Thanks for sharing this inspiring behind-the-scenes process, Adrian. 💪🏻
Hey Adrian, just to add to the explanation (and maybe to the tools post). How do you scan such a large piece of work? Do you have a large format scanner at home? (If so, which?) or you take it to a place to have it scanned? This has been a problem for me, its hard to find an accesible scanner-printer with a scan area larger than A4, specialized large format scanners are extremely expensive and print shops usually give a terrible result on their regular Xerox copy machines.
I love your work, It's been such a huge inspiration for me and my career and this newsletter has extremely useful to learn. Thanks and keep up the good work. Greetings from Mexico.
This is a piece of history, I’m glad you made it and captured this moment so perfectly
I keep looking at all the detritus. The Amazon boxes are perfect as well.