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“We artists are hypersensitive, or we wouldn't be - couldn't be - artists.”

Quote by R. O. Blechman

Book:Dear James: Letters to a Young Illustrator

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Dear James: Letters to a Young Illustrator

This book is a compilation of letters intended to mentor and inspire aspiring illustrators, providing practical guidance and personal anecdotes from the author's own experiences. more

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R. O. Blechman, born in 1930, is an accomplished animator known for his unique style and sharp humor. His work has had a significant impact on the development of animation art. more

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“If you send your work to the magazines, you may be in for a shock. You may get a rejection note. The worst kind. A printed form. And probably you will be shattered. Shattered.”

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