I've illustrated many children's books and I feel awfully lucky to be able to do something I love so much, and yes, to be able to pay the rent, but there was a yearning to do something more grown up, and something where I didn't have to cater to anyone; I was just waiting for the material.
Sophie BlackallThere's arrogance for you. I think all artists insert themselves into their subject matter.
Sophie BlackallBut mostly I think two people do share a moment, and we all know that feeling, and it can put a spring in your step for the rest of the day.
Sophie BlackallI toyed with making portraits based on people's discarded shopping lists found on the street, or old diaries bought on eBay, or other forms of borrowed stories. When I stumbled across the Missed Connections listings, I knew immediately I'd found it.
Sophie Blackall