Author: Gabriel Nunez (Page 8 of 11)

One of the illustrated or designed packaging that I feel connected to from my childhood is the small cartoon character, “Punchy” from the Hawaiian Punch logo. Many activities such as parties with family, hangouts with friends, and a part of my snacks that my mother would give me all the time would be Hawaiian Punch. Another illustrated packaging from my childhood was “Chester Cheetah” from the potato chip brand, Cheetos. Both the Hawaiian Punch drink and Cheetos always went hand in hand when I was younger. That is why my childhood memories are filled with both of these cartoon characters and are probably why I started drawing cartoons so much.

The writer’s discussion about keeping a sketchbook is that sketchbooks can be a visual diary of daily thoughts, imaginings, and renderings. If you have time to scroll through social media on your phone or watch television during your free time, you have time for your sketchbook. Also how perfectionism can seem like a good trait, but ultimately It holds us back. Another point is the art materials we use to sketch don’t matter because art is all about being in the moment, which can be achieved with any medium. Also, a great way to practice your skills is to set up still lifes. Lastly, If you draw what you see and not what you know, you’ll produce a drawing that looks more like the object in front of you.

    In the past, during my high school years, I did regularly draw in my sketchbook during my free time. What has stopped me is watching too much television and playing video games. I hope to fall in love with drawing everyday in my sketchbook all over again. I feel like the quote means that drawing in your sketchbook is another way to calm and relax yourself, and is similar to meditation.