There are more than a few messages from lonely people wondering why they never find themselves described...I illustrated one, "How come no… — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
I look for ambiguous messages to illustrate...I like some detail but not too much detail. — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
I did have a couple of people asking me to illustrate their MC in a hope to widen the exposure, unfortunately the… — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
I glean a few times a week, and it's all about the subject line. I look for the lyrical, "Billowy Red Scarf… — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
Many messages are just thanking a stranger for a kindness...I love those ones, because I imagine everyone else reading them feels encouraged… — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
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… — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
I toyed with making portraits based on people's discarded shopping lists found on the street, or old diaries bought on eBay, or other forms… — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
There's arrogance for you. I think all artists insert themselves into their subject matter. — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
I dismiss posts where one or other of the couple was wearing anything named by brand, or you know, baseball caps, or sweat pants,… — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
There are also dozens and dozens of success stories; many couples have emailed me with their original posts. I love reading these stories, but… — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
The fellow who wrote the post about sharing a bear suit with a girl at a party saw my illustration and emailed me, which… — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
Some people have recognized their friends in my paintings, but I'm not directly responsible for any hooking up as far as I know! — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
There are more than a few messages from lonely people wondering why they never find themselves described...I illustrated one, "How come no one ever… — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
I look for ambiguous messages to illustrate...I like some detail but not too much detail. — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
Someone wrote to me asking me to illustrate a missed connection that "hasn't happened yet." This guy has seen the same girl waiting at… — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
I did have a couple of people asking me to illustrate their MC in a hope to widen the exposure, unfortunately the messages weren't… — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
Nothing is known for sure, even the person who was there isn't entirely sure he or she had the same response as the other… — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
