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Brie's avatar

I’m in awe of your ability to put out such consistently wonderful work! In full support of transitioning to monthly, a “really good” idea 👍😉

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DeeDee D's avatar

I adore your Substack, and absolutely support your decision to go monthly. Thanks for putting in all the hours of research. It shows.

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Lucinda Blackwood's avatar

The sight of David Shrigley tearing up pieces he created then deemed deficient, not right, off —tossing those pieces into a discard pile —was at first horrific. “No!” I wanted to scream. But on second, third…etc. thought, it became aspirational for me. As a writer, every word, every story is not a keeper—cannot be. Knowing what is and what isn’t is liberating and something I will strive for more and more. It helps if I keep Rusty, my darling terrier mix, nearby. He is not one to hold on to bad toys. Some must go.

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Cindy Ojczyk's avatar

Too many great images to say which is best!

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Jolene Handy's avatar

So great! 🐶

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Sharon Hays's avatar

I like the dog with the “fuck” dog tag. So understated but effective.

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Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

That quote toward the end! "Art can be anything, be made by anybody, be appreciated by anybody..." His work definitely stays true to that tenet, which is much of its joy. Glad to learn more about him. And you. Since I'm spand branky new here, I just read your Welcome Message and zowie! You've had quite the adventurous career. Still do. Which is why I'm three-thumbs upping your decision to go monthly. Phew! No, I don't have three thumbs. I borrowed one temporarily. 😊 Nice to meet you.

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Bailey Richardson's avatar

👍👍👍!!

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SarahT's avatar

Delightful! 🐶

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Sabrina Y. Smith's avatar

So joyful!! 🐶💓

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Luka Benegas's avatar

Alright well looks like David Shrigley's my new favorite artist. Wonderful post! I'm so glad I found this substack!

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mary g.'s avatar

LOVED this one! Thanks so much!

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Maryn Tan's avatar

So glad I discovered your newsletter! An utter delight.

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Speaking for Spot's avatar

I love your posts, and it's clear you put a lot of work into them. Thanks for sharing.

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Bailey Richardson's avatar

Thank you Nancy!!! It's great to know there's a veterinarian reading along!!!

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Paola Bassanese's avatar

I see dogs, I click!

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Jan van diver's avatar

Nice article. My husband has an antiques and art auction and we have sold many of Shrigley’s works. They are always clever and charming. It’s nice to see more interest in them.

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