What does a librarian look like? - follow up

Here's a sneak preview of my son's proposed art work for my Head for the Edge book. I asked Blue Skunk readers to help describe "How do you draw a librarian?" a couple weeks ago.

What do you think?

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See yourself in either of these?

Comments

[Kristin]

I think I looked like the first one today. Is that good or bad, I wonder???

[Doug Johnson]

Definitely good!

Doug

[Dianne Anderson]

I love the first one. There are so many days when I feel the need for more arms like your super woman! Maybe I just need to learn to skate! Your son did a great job.

[Janice Robertson]

I definitely like the second one better.
In the first one, I can't tell what's on top of her head; it looks like some kind of armor or something turning into horns. Secondly, I like the idea of needing to have lots of arms, but I don't like that the arms look like insect arms, or that it looks like the librarian is ripping the paper out of the hands of the kids. I know it sounds critical, but if you were looking for feedback, that's mine. Second one works better for me.

[Doug Johnson]

Thanks, Dianne. I'll make sure Brady gets you comment.

Doug

Hi Janice,

Thanks for the comment. I'm wondering what the Linworth editors will make of this work as well!

All the best,

Doug

[molly]

I definitely relate to the first one! As a solo act in an elementary school, I often feel just like that image as I strive to help 3-4 (or more!) children at one time.

[Mary]

I love the multi-arm model, but I'm thinking he/she might need more than one head too!

[Susan]

Looks like he's going to nail the wind to the wall, so to speak.

[Doug Johnson]

Hi Molly, Mary and Susan,

Thanks for the comments. I will make sure Brady gets them!

Doug

[Katelyn]

I really enjoy the first drawing! I agree with Mary that the first librarian may be in need of another head. I am studying to be a librarian right know (junior in college) and these illistrations definately depict some of the days that I have had and how I have felt while working in my home town library.

[jone]

I love the first one. It is exactly how I feel many days. I moved my desk from the little office onto the library floor two years ago to create better visibility. It also makes me multi-task more.

[Tracy]

LOVE the first one!!! I can totally relate!

[Doug Johnson]

Thanks, Tracy and Jone. I'll make sure Brady sees your comments.

Doug