I've illustrated many children's books and I feel awfully lucky to be able to do something I love so much, and yes,… — Sophie Blackall Able 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… — Sophie Blackall Borrowed Copy Share Image
There's arrogance for you. I think all artists insert themselves into their subject matter. — Sophie Blackall Arrogance 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… — Sophie Blackall Baseball 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… — Sophie Blackall Couple 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… — Sophie Blackall Bears 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… — Sophie Blackall Friendship 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… — Sophie Blackall Kill me Copy Share Image
I look for ambiguous messages to illustrate...I like some detail but not too much detail. — Sophie Blackall Ambiguous 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… — Sophie Blackall Approach 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 Asking 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… — Sophie Blackall Contact Copy Share Image
I have had people come to the site from all over the world. The US and Canada predominantly, but also Brazil and… — Sophie Blackall Argentina Copy Share Image
But mostly I think two people do share a moment, and we all know that feeling, and it can put a spring… — Sophie Blackall Feelings Copy Share Image
I usually draw in silence, but listen to music or public radio when I'm painting, after all the important decisions have been… — Sophie Blackall Decision 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 Abandoned Copy Share Image
Odd things happen in New York, which is why it's such a great source of stories. — Sophie Blackall Happens 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 Example Copy Share Image
On the other hand, I'm drawn to top hats, and spats, and mustaches. I haven't read a Missed Connection yet with someone… — Sophie Blackall Assured Copy Share Image
“I have a confession to make. I don’t really want to know. I like a happy ending as well as the next… — Sophie Blackall Electric current Copy Share Image
