A Woman Who

I thoroughly enjoyed this little book! It was done in the spirit of good humor and creative possibilities--and revealed, in clever line drawings and in new ways, what "a woman who" might look like in several (often humorously) imagined situations. I think it makes a wonderful gift--I was much impressed at the uniqueness and artistic value of the sketches, given--and perhaps owing to--the constraints under which the artist placed herself.

Not since Dan Eldon's "The Journey is the Destination" has a book of art so profoundly affected me. Rebecca Miller's simple yet brilliant concept of drawing without looking has brought a new joy to my life. Her accidental discovery is a perfect solution for anyone who's self-critical about their ability to draw. Just look up at the ceiling. The result is nearly always hysterical and eerily insightful. For months I pored over her hilarious drawings (e.g. "A woman who loves to suffer," one wobbly arm raised Evita-style) before I finally tried it myself. My collection of odd news stories (Man Shoots Lawnmower), and overheard conversations ("You KNOW I can't drink out of a blue glass ...) now has accompanying blind drawings. At coffee shops, I pull out paper, pens and prompts for friends. At work, our Blind Drawing Club illustrates office antics (Katie giving blood in the Bloodmobile). Shrieking laughter always follows. Thank you, thank you Ms. Miller for the fateful day you taped your eyes shut. And for letting the rest of the world in on it.