Four Pencil Stubs
- Doug Swinton
- Apr 5, 2014
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 18, 2020
Derwent Pastel Pencils Worked to Death
A man accompanied by his wife visited Swinton's one day. Being around 80 years of age, this was a special outing. They went out only when it was absolutely necessary.
"I work them to a stub" he said, displaying in his hand four tiny remains of what used to be pencils.
Drawing is a sacred act, an ancient activity, a language onto itself. There is hardly a human being that hasn't done it. If you doodle, you draw. Some however, take this simple act to another level...
To some, drawing is pleasurable and contains traces of what might be called - the soul. This part of being human cannot be revealed any other way. To others, drawing is a struggle. In attempt to emulate or trace a vision of excelence, one can get very frasturated. Whatever drawing is to you, I'm certain that if you spend some time doing it, you will start to depend on the things you know. The tools you trust.
"Those are his favorites!" she said, glowing youthfully with pride; "Can you please help him find the exact same one's?"
Just before leaving the store happy with his four new Derwent Pastel Pencils in matching colours, he placed the old remains on the counter, saying "you can keep these to show people how far you can work them."
We are happy to oblige.
I love how you captured the essence of drawing as a sacred act in "Four Pencil Stubs." It's fascinating to see how some people, like the man in the story, can reveal their soul through art. The password game is a great way to explore our own creativity and connection to drawing.
The image of four pencil stubs really struck me - using tools until they're almost gone shows such dedication. It reminds me of how I'd obsess over perfecting moves in a stickman game during coffee breaks, where every detail matters.
Wow, 'Four Pencil Stubs' really speaks to dedication! That old man's commitment to his art is inspiring. It reminds me how sometimes a simple concept can lead to deep engagement. Kind of like how Bloons TD started small but became a huge, deceptively simple, and engaging game.
One of the things that makes BitLife stand out is how it teaches you the importance of choices. Every decision has consequences, and it’s fascinating to see how small actions can completely change the direction of your character’s life.
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