There Are No Mistakes

Paul Dodd Crime Face drawings on studio wall
Paul Dodd Crime Face drawings on studio wall

Mile Davis famously said, Do not fear mistakes – there are none. ” I like that but I like this quote better. “Don’t play what’s there; play what’s not there.” ― Miles Davis

Remember the two tone pencil/ink erasers with the beveled ends that we used when we were kids? Have you tried to buy an ink eraser anywhere lately. It is next to impossible. I tried Walgreens in the School Supplies (my favorite section of any drug store). I tried Staples and then two art supply store until it became obvious that they don’t make them anymore. I realize it’s the last thing a paperless office needs but I need one to scrub some charcoal drawings. And I’m still trying to get used to this ‘no mistakes” concept.

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  1. ever use a kneaded eraser? usually about a 1.5×2.5x .25 inch rectangle, they work great they have a good capacity to absorb graphite and charcoal, should be able to find in an art supply store. oh yeah you can mold them into shapes too.

  2. wow i love seeing all the crimefaces 2gether. beautiful!

    think there’s any mkt for crimeface wallpaper? or SOMEthing. gift-wrap? sheets/pillowcases? umbrellas? PAJAMAS! CRIMEFACE PAJAMAS!

  3. I was going to suggest the kneaded eraser approach as well. I used them all the time on my “Observations” series.
    Also, good luck with the ACC exhibit. And wish me the same. I haven’t been entering competitions lately, but the judges line up was too tempting. Good luck to both of us!!!

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