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Nose to the grindstone

Process drawings for "Local Conditions" artist book by Chandler O'Leary

Lately I’ve spent nearly every waking minute of each day with my face an inch away from the drafting table.

Let’s step back, and stretch out a bit.

Process drawings for "Local Conditions" artist book by Chandler O'Leary

My studio is often a sea of papers—an occupational hazard—but these days the swells have consisted of pencil snapshots for my Mt. Rainier book. Dozens, and dozens, and dozens of them.

Time is ticking down, counting closer and closer to zero, and there are still many miles to cover before the clock strikes deadline. Yet suddenly, things are starting to come together. It won’t be long until I can share something that makes sense—something that looks more like a book, and less like a pile of drawings. I promise that you’ll be among the first to see it when I do.

Process drawings for "Local Conditions" artist book by Chandler O'Leary

But if I go missing for long stretches at a time—well, you know where to find me.


6 thoughts on “Nose to the grindstone

  1. Maggie

    I love seeing work-in-progress shots! The drawings look wonderful and it will be so fun to see the final product. Keep up the great work!

  2. Elizabeth

    The progress work is just as beautiful as I am sure the final will be. If anyone makes me inspired, it is you! Great concept and amazing execution with attention to detail.

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