Welcome to Poetry Friday, this week hosted by poet and teacher Rose Cappelli HERE, at Imagine the Possibilities. Thank you, Rose, and I look forward to reading what you are sharing this week.
I shared a poem last week inspired by the poetry of Grant Snider. This week, with my beginner’s drawing skills, I turned it into a comic. Why not? I can only reveal my rudimentary drawing skills for what they are. First of all, it took a number of drafts before it became anything I could share. I kept at it.
I bought some watercolor pencils that were fun to use. You used them like pencils then add water with a brush. I gained a better appreciation for the art of illustration, that’s for sure. I would like to try making another cartoon perhaps and work on this one some more.
What I love about Poetry Friday is that I can post poems or pictures that are simply works in progress, maybe on the way to becoming something better.
One other thing.
I have to acknowledge here the dreadful news this week. The Supreme Court has hammered The Voting Rights Act, making the hole we have to dig ourselves out of even more cavernous. Shame on them!
Have a great week. Thank you, Rose, for hosting!
Fabulous! I love your comic. It brings the words of your poem alive. It has that element of quick switch in attitude that keeps my interest. And, we all need some good art to enjoy these days. We will be ‘digging’ up and out for decades, I’m afraid. Well done this week, Janice.
Your poetry comic, words and drawings, are delightful! I might try turning some of my tankas into comics. Thanks for the inspiration! Yes, we will need to keep digging for a very long time. Such a disappointment.
Janice, I really like Grant Snider’s delightful poetry cartoons. Your rhyming cartoon endeavor combines poetry and art creating an adorable cartoon. Keep on creating. Maybe you should write a cartoon poem about the Supreme Court’s decision on the Voting Rights Act. There seems to be one mess after another each week.
Janice, thank you for sharing your journey as a learner with poetry cartoons. I think that’s so valuable for everyone! I love the shrug :>D
Your poem is wonderful, and your drawings add another delightful layer! Congratulations building your illustration muscle! As for the supreme court… no words.