Having no other book to read but the final installment of Harry Potter during a flight from Vietnam to Australia shortly after its publication date can yield side effects. For instance, when sitting through a long lecture in Sydney, no other doodles come to mind but the following:
HAPPINESS WOULD COME...
Pen on paper 8" x 5" (2007)
Don't get me wrong. The lecture was nothing short of boring and focused on nurturing parental acceptance and guidance towards children with autism. If anything it was extremely insightful and interesting. My mind just tends to multi-task and I find that doodling increases my engagement and focus. I have to admit that questions raised by certain parents sparked some personal concern. Instead of inquiring more about meaningful or effective ways to support their child during moments of discrimination, hatred or condescension, they only seemed distressed about whether their child could reproduce! Anyhow, enough judgment for now.
INTERTWINED ROOTS...
Micron pen on cold pressed paper 8" x 11" (2007)
Not much to say about this piece except that I was stuck at the Incheon International Airport in South Korea for 18 hours and I terribly missed trees. On a side note, I'm starting to really appreciate not carrying around a pencil at all. If you mess up, then you mess up, That's the pure joy of doodling without having to worry about the end product. Art is a process rather than a product, and it's the challenge of stretching the limits of your imagination that is more rewarding.
