My friend Liz Nugent recently gave me the coolest pad of paper. I just love it. The paper quality isn’t the best and there are lines across it (which I tend to avoid), but it sparked a bunch of creative ideas for both me and Liz because: It’s really long and skinny.
I couldn’t wait to let my mind wander and doodles some shapes.
Here are several drawings of dragons by Liz on the same paper:
Aren’t they the cutest!? Here are some plants by Liz too:
If you’re curious, the dimensions of the paper are 1.75″ x 11″. It’s amazing how such a simple change, like using an unusual sized paper can inspire so many new ideas. Now I’m thinking of all those scraps I’ve tossed over the years from cutting down paper. If only I’d known! I’ll certainly be keeping them in the future.
Liz is a wonderful illustrator who I’m honored to call a friend. If you want to check out more of her work, please visit Liz’s website or say hi to Liz on twitter!
VERY inspiring post Anika!! you are so right, how sometimes changing such a little thing can spark creativity. your doodles would make great washi tape! and i love the colorful dragons by Liz! thanks for sharing. OH-i have that exact teeny-tiny set of colored pencils! do you really use them? they are sooooo tiny-lol. i also have a teeny watercolor set. jenny 🙂