The chapter delves into the speaker's experience at an experimental school in the 1970s, where traditional classes were replaced by seminars, leading to deep studies in one subject that connected to other topics. It narrates the origin of a comic strip's name, the speaker's evolving comic style over decades, and a pivotal lesson on art appreciation. The chapter also explores the interconnectedness of drawing and writing, guiding listeners through playful exercises to tap into innate creativity and reflecting on a teaching approach that allows characters to evolve naturally.
On this archive episode cartoonist Lynda Barry talks to Debbie about learning how to draw, and the damaging effects of one’s own opinion.