More void and less devoid
First off, I don’t blog or write much, but I intend to change that this year, so…
The definition of Art is in and of itself an example of art. It’s those extraordinary details we humans pour into our efforts. The small details in a piece of art, really speak the intention and personality of the artist. It’s how we know when someone is a bullshitter, the little things just don’t add up.
I received Hugh MacLeod’s Ignore Everybody for christmas and finished it within a couple days. I enjoyed the insights which were the kind of “obvious after you read them” type. I particularly enjoyed his scribble illustrations featured throughout. I was not aware of the blog before finding the book but I can definitely say I’m a fan after reading it.
I love the abstractness of the line-work and the fact that everyone will see something slightly different. Here, I see a man in glasses, with one eye raised. His teeth are clenched so hard his mouth distorts vertically as if he’s completely overwhelmed by the external noise that surrounds him. He has a slightly droopy face like Ren from Ren & Stimpy.
With all the information and people we interact with on a daily basis it becomes increasingly difficult to find silence. Enjoying silent moments is important, but being silent isn’t. Which is partly why I’m writing this now, and partly because I’m sick and enjoying some silence. Since I’ve invested myself in the design community and begun speaking out more, I’ve seen noticeable increases in happiness, confidence, and even skill set.
Silence gets you nowhere.
Blathering gets you everywhere, yet never where you want to be.
Succinctly speak with scrupulous sentiment.
After reading Katie Charland’s post answering Tyler Hurst’s challenge to 100 fans of Gaping Void, I was inspired to do this. I’m claiming #22.
