When I was preparing for a recent event, I came across some doodles by Chuck that seemed to me a glimpse into the way his genius expressed itself. I imagined Chuck sitting in his studio, likely talking on the phone while his hand casually sketched whatever bubbled out.
I'm sure there was seldom an intent when he started a doodle, but instead, he absentmindedly allowed it to occur.
I think I most enjoy the way that there is no pattern or distinct symmetry, while at the same time, there is wonderful design and grace that dances from the page.
I wish I had a stop action recounting of how some of these doodles came to life to experience how they started and stopped.
As you'll see, many times a name or a phone number or a note is embedded into the doodle as the real basis for the pad lying before him.
Please enjoy.
Craig
Craig, These are incredible doodles!! I have a CJ concept drawing with several phone numbers & messages written around beautiful sketches of Daffy, Elmer and Porky. I always loved this piece for the very reasons you noted above, it’s a glimpse of Chuck’s genius at work (not even a phone call could distract his creativity).
Craig, these doodle drawings from Chuck are so wonderful! They have such a happy buoyancy and love of life and fun about them. I’ve loved his work for a long time! Thanks so much for sharing Chuck’s work with all of us and thanks for all that you share with everyone on Twitter! I so appreciate it! 🙂
He had such a singular style. Even with just a few lines of sketching, they are uniquely his.
Thanks for sharing these with us!