Tuesday, October 13, 2009

New Beginnings.




As a first ever post, I should probably get straight to the point. I am an illustrator. A compulsive drawer and documenter of all things that spark my interest.Those who know my website -www.louiseegger.com- may be familiar with my 'doodle diary' (an illustrated daily diary- as the name suggests) which I battled on with for a year and a half before finding myself in html purgatory, unable to keep up with the daily demand of my time, yet too attached to the process to discard it altogether. Life- as it will- had it's own ideas for making a point, and a few weeks ago things came crashing down around my ears like a message from above; positively screaming at me to get my priorities sorted out. It has been the necessary catalyst for me to wave a fond farewell to the doodle diary, and stumble blindly into Blogger; where I shall continue to document my days with similar enthusiasm- but by lazier means. Perfect!
Life, as I was saying, set off in temporary a tailspin a few weeks ago, when all my plans  fell on their head. Theoretically I should now be living in the United States of Awesomeness with my better half (Mr. Pickle) and ideally a Miniature Dachshund. Occasionally however, life throws you lemons or- in my case- presents you with obnoxious immigration officials at Atlanta airport. Sorry, I'm a little bitter. But never fear, it was high time for a shake-up of my intentions anyway. Now, with my sparkly new perspective on life, I will be enjoying the next eight(ish) months in my beloved SW-England hometown while I throw myself into furthering my career in Illustration; determined to make something of this new and unexpected circumstance.
Everybody goes through things and when in a years time I find myself setting up home with Forrest and the aforementioned puppy, I know it will all be worth it. For now, I shall relish the extra time with my family and my friends, and goodness knows there are worse places to find oneself than small-town England.  It's just the first page of a book I wasn't expecting to open. New beginnings...it won't be a bad thing.
Speaking of new beginnings, the Horse Chestnut tree is all about it. Conkers are falling everywhere, and it's quite lovely. I feel like a magpie, as I study my collection. They are ever so shiny!

12 comments:

  1. Hurrah for autumn and conkers and your talent!

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  2. Louise, wow, I’m the first to comment on your brand new blog! I found you through the EDM, site. Welcome, welcome! Your website is so very professional looking. Your drawings come through as if you spent mere minutes on them. I love your style, looking forward to seeing more of them!

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  3. Love the colors and style! Also love your new blog header! Say hello to Mr. Pickles.

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  4. Your drawings are terrific. Your attitude will carry you through the next eight months. We will all rejoice when you get here.

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  5. I've heard coming through U.S. customs is harder than elsewhere. I don't know why. I only know that when I came back from Japan 20 years ago a dog came up to sniff my luggage. Well I know dogs and I did not want it peeing on MY luggage so I shooed him away and then found out it was a custom's dog! Got into a bit of trouble there. They could have let me know.

    Well now that the book is cracked open you might as well fill it up (it was a journal wasn't it?) with family and things where you are at so you can look back at the memories later.

    I find blogger quite easy and hope you do too.

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  6. Wow!! Terrific!!! What more can I say???

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  7. I love it! The colors and the light! And I haven't heard the word "conkers" in a long time. Your journal is a fresh new beginning - It will make the time go by pleasantly and swiftly. O.k, o.k. your family and friends count, too.

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  8. One look and I was saying this to myself "wow, must me a professional's work" ^^ So it really shows!
    Great post, awesome lines, shapes and colors, and hope to see more for sure :)

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  9. I love your work and I hope you are finding commissions. I will certainly recommend you if I am ever aware of suitable chances - great stuff.
    Tom

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  10. I love your work and I hope you are finding commissions - I will certainly recommend you if I am aware of a suitable opportunity

    Tom

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  11. Wow, thanks to everybody for the comments. I wasn't expecting such a great response, and it has been a lovely surprise, to say the least. I appreciate it! Thanks for your kind words of encouragement regarding my ongoing visa adventure, and I know the time will fly....I intend to keep my days as busy as possible in the meantime!
    And Tom- yes, commissions are slowly coming in, but I always welcome more work. Thanks for looking out for me :)
    Oh, and I was trying to reply to everybody individually but can't seem to figure out if it's possible....

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  12. Oh I am so happy to see you're on blogger - it is so much easier to follow your fabulous sketches!! Your bright sketches are a breath of spring time to me in cold January!!

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