…on a publicity postcard for my new project The Beany. I’m beginning to wonder if I’m trying too hard to construct a work routine for myself. I wonder why I can’t just let things be the shape they are in. I feel I should be out in my studio - at my desk or drawing table - working. I’ve kept trying to get out there recently. Maybe it’s (still) being under the weather that’s stopped me, or maybe I just haven’t really wanted to. The reality today was that I’ve got most of my work done sitting in bed or at the kitchen table (with coffee cup by my side), only really popping out to the studio to pick up print-outs. There’s nothing wrong with working like this of course - it’s just that it doesn’t feel like working. Maybe that’s a good thing…?

The Beany, by the way, is to be a sort of blog-in-print. It should be published at least three times a year (more if energy allows) and the first issue should be out in time for Christmas. Anyone interested can pre-order a copy here . Also, wealthy souls out there that would like to support this fledgling venture can do so by ordering a lifetime subscription - there are ten available.

If you like the look of the postcard and feel able to distribute some to friends etc to help publicise The Beany (and help me drum up a few more orders) then please drop me an email (michael at michaelnobbs dot com) and let me know how many you could pass on along with your address.