I was recently interviewed by Donna Seebo. A fun discussion about the basics of art, why Warhol painted soup cans, why Picasso was great, the nature of talent and more.
On the Donna Seebo Show
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Dinner with friends
Last night, we had Tommy Kane and his wife Yun, Lapin from Barcelona, and Veronica Lawlor over for an Indian dinner. It was so lovely to be with these great friends and great artists.
My interview on The Left Brain Artist Podcast
I had a great time chatting with Suzanne Redmond. Listen to it here.
Something to listen to while you draw.
I had great fun yesterday talking to Paula Granquist for her show “ArtZany: radio for the imagination” on KYMN in Minnesota. We discussed why people think they can’t draw, how to get started making art, my books, Sketchbook Skool and loads more. Here’s a recording of the show
On newstands now
My newest column in The Artist’s Magazine is out.
(Astute readers will recognize that an earlier draft of it appeared right here in my blog. One more reason to subscribe and be the first to read cool stuff).
A tour of my new book.
A sneak peek at my newest book. Buy a bunch for the people you love.
At last! My new book.
I am so relieved that my new book, How To Draw Without Talent, is finally printed. What a travail!
Just as we were finishing the book, as you may know, my original publisher filed for bankruptcy. The good news is they were later acquired by Penguin Random House and eventually the book got back on track. I received my first copies yesterday and you can get yours in just a few weeks (official pub date: Nov. 26th).
Me, myself and iPad.
Two summers ago, I bought a new iPad. I wasn’t quite sure what to do with it because, frankly, I’ve spent a long time drawing in a sketchbook with pens and brushes and the idea of making digital art seemed kind of icky.
But the Apple Pencil intrigued me, so I made it my summer project to learn to use it to make some art. I figured, worst case, I’d give up and just use it for Facebook and Netflix.
Continue reading “Me, myself and iPad.”I’m not gone. Just gone elsewhere.
I am trying out micro-blogging on Instagram while I travel through Europe (Amsterdam, London, Paris, Bretagne) for a couple of months. I’m trying to draw and write something pithy every day on IG and replicating the post on Facebook.
If you are interested in what I’m up to, follow me there: @dannyobadiah.
I know some people will not like this change but it’s the most efficient way for me to record what I’m doing and thinking without being dissuaded by the obstacles inherent in writing long blog posts here.
I’ll probably switch back once I get home, but I didn’t want you to think I’ve succumbed on one of my usual periods of indolence.
See you on the ‘Gram.
Lifelong dream achieved.
Dear Abby. Jimmy Breslin. Dave Barry. And now me…. columnist!
My first piece appeared in the current issue of Artist Magazine. And I just got the galley of the next one. Next I can get a press card for my fedora and start drinking bourbon while pounding the keys.
Get me rewrite!
Continue reading “Lifelong dream achieved.”