Not Just Scribbling–Drawing
writ·ing
/ˈrīdiNG/
noun:
1. the activity or skill of marking coherent words on paper and composing text.
2. the activity or occupation of composing text for publication.
“parents want schools to concentrate on reading, writing, and arithmetic”
scribbling
/ˈskrib(ə)liNG/
noun:
the action of writing or drawing something carelessly or hurriedly.
“after some quick scribbling, he set his pen down and began to read”
draw·ing
/ˈdroiNG/
noun:
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayon rather than paint.
“a series of charcoal drawings on white paper”
Scribbling is not something a writer can do. Writing a book takes countless hours of research and writing. It cannot be done “carelessly or hurriedly,” as defined by the dictionary.
Drawing is not so definite. It can be a bit more hurried. I do quick sketches for my Facebook page when someone famous does something notable (often when they die), and that seems to work OK.
This gallery of illustrations and caricatures shows some of my efforts over the last few years. It is an excellent excuse to stop the writing to dash off a caricature of a famous person, i.e. Prince Philip, on his passing; because the art of creating something so visual is equally rewarding.
