A little backstory.
Jett Love is 16 years old and a junior at the CCHS campus, recently coming back from living in Bolivar, where he spent lots of time looking at the field of cows and other barnyard animals. He also lives with two artist siblings, who have been drawing for a long time before Jett got into the hobby as well. In their drawings, he tries to keep it comedic and unserious enough to elicit laughter in their friends, reflecting his general love for comedy in himself. The self-proclaimed style of their drawings is similar to and inspired by Gary Larson’s “The Far Side,” however, their drawings are more simplistic to facilitate fast illustrating.
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What is this hobby?
Historically, doodling has deep roots that go back thousands of years. It’s believed that the earliest forms of doodling can be traced back an estimated 500,000 years when our ancestors made simple markings on cave walls. These early doodles served various purposes, from storytelling and record-keeping to expressions of reverence and glorification of the divine. This historical context highlights the innate human inclination to express oneself through simple graphical forms.
Starting with the fundamental elements, doodle art often revolves around simple shapes. These shapes include stars, ovals, spirals, diamonds, and other geometric forms. The beauty of doodling lies in how these basic elements can be transformed into intricate designs. For instance, a simple circle can evolve into a complex mandala, or a series of lines can take the form of a detailed landscape. The key is to start simple and gradually build up complexity as you gain confidence and skill.
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Answers from the expert.
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How much work goes into the hobby?
“That depends on the complexity of the cow. A standard cow isn’t too hard and takes about 5-10 minutes. However, if I add details (such as clothing, actions, ect) then it takes a little big longer. I also try to make jokes and references in my drawings, so there’s the work of making a good punchline as well. It’s pretty mild work, but sometimes it’s difficult.”
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How long have they been doing the hobby?
“I started drawing cows this summer in July; a month before school started.”
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Why did they pick up this hobby?
“My friend Avery was making a cow card game. I was bored and wanted to draw something, so then I started drawing cows. I then thought, “Hey, I’m pretty good at this.”
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Does this hobby help anywhere else in their life?
“Drawing cows gives me something to do other than play video games. This gets me off of screens. It also helps my art skills, as I’ve expanded into drawing rubber duckies. ”
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How might others who are interested in this hobby get started?
“Drawing cows is very specific, but I would say just draw something. Even if you don’t think it looks good, it’s still art. Just scribble whatever your heart desires and don’t worry about how your art compares to others”
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Final remarks.
“Drawing a cow wearing a Cavalier hat is very, very difficult.”
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Reflection.
I’m generally impressed by most art. Jett is in the beginning stages of becoming even more talented with practice. Maybe at one point he will branch out and start drawing other barnyard animals. That would be something I’d love to see.
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