"Muse" as Six Word Memoir" Society of illustrators: Museum of Illustration Sketchbook Show

Anne Catharine Blake

author / illustrator

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“Muse” as Six Word Memoir” Society of illustrators: Museum of Illustration Sketchbook Show

“Muse: Bits & Pieces of Childhood” at the Society of Illustrators

I’m excited to share that one of my sketchbooks, which began with a 6-Word Memoir, “Muse: Bits & Pieces of Childhood,” will be featured in the Society of Illustrators SKETCHBOOK show from November 1, 2022, to January 7, 2023.

The Creative Process

This sketchbook evolved into a larger graphic story, weaving together bits and pieces of family memorabilia from my childhood. The collage was created with watercolor painted tissue paper, newspaper articles, and photos, capturing the essence of growing up backstage.

The Story Behind the Memoir

The baby in the picture is from a promotional piece I was in when my dad starred in “Tug Boat Annie” in the 1950s. This personal connection adds a unique layer to the sketchbook, blending nostalgia with artistic expression.

1. Newspaper Clipping: Modeled a bikini made from my dad’s ties. 2. Society of Illustrators, NY: Member of the Society of Illustrators in New York.3. Cloudy, the Horse: Featured in “Tugboat Annie Meets the Texan,” starring my dad, Bud Browning.

Exhibition Details

Event: Society of Illustrators SKETCHBOOK Show

Dates: November 1, 2022 – January 7, 2023

Location: Society of Illustrators

128 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065

It’s an honor to have my work showcased at the Society of Illustrators. If you’re in the area, I hope you’ll visit and enjoy these sketchbooks.

A. C. Blake (Cathy)

is a freelance author and illustrator, influenced by her Canadian and Southern American heritage. She attended Emily Carr University, Syracuse University, and holds an MFA from the University of Hartford. Her work blends humor, culture, and a love for nature, with her books, poems, and illustrations gaining international recognition, published and exhibited worldwide.