Something New

I thought for this week I’d try something new - me talking in my studio alone. (Actually, that’s not all that new!) How about me working on some art work while I answer some questions from the Drawing a Blank chat?

It was enjoyable to work this way if not a bit rambling! (Please remember my primary mode of communication is visual.)

A special thanks to

AndrewBalerdi

and

Michelle Lin

for their questions. I only half-goofed up my answers. And my gross cat, Max made an audiotry appearance. My deepest apologies.

Here’s the final art as promised:

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Hi! My name is Jacob Souva and I’m an author and illustrator of books for kids. Drawing a Blank is a weekly newsletter designed to share bits of this journey, from how I got a literary agent to cover reveals to how I deal with professional jealousy. 3/4 of all of the posts are free every Friday. 1/4 of the posts and access to the dusty, yet informative archives are for paid subscribers. I can’t do this without you.

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I’d be remiss if I didn’t highlight my friend

Rachel Michelle Wilson

’s hilarious debut book, How to Pee Your Pants: The Right Way and beautiful post about it. Top notch all the way around. I appreciate her authenticity in all things!

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And finally, I mentioned this in the video, but this is peak kidlit Substack for me:

Jon Klassen

and

Mac Barnett

do a deep dive on the Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are. A must read.

Where The Wild Things Are

We’ll see you next week!

Best,

Jacob