Mr. Robot

3 scenes of the great show Mr. Robot with my trusted mechanical pencil Pentel 205.

Style of note taking

A few days before I was drawing tropical fruits and Banana Boat sunscreen. Suddenly I come back to Winter in Europe, drawing a scarf and taking medicine for the cold. Not good deal.

This style of note taking is fascinating. Quite different from my regular way to fill a page (too organised). It's more fun and open to improvisation. The result is difficult to see in advance because each note impacts a lot in the final composition. I want to think if the ingredients are solid and real and the process is made with passion, the result will show that. Maybe one day I will move fully to this way of documenting.

Simple hut in Koh Lanta

I realize I don’t need ruler to draw little house this since every line is organic and natural. Same for its construction. Just nearby resources, simplicity, easy and can be made in a few days with help of family and friends. 

The result is something in harmony with the place. I guess this is real wisdom.

I saw that giant lizard around my hut most of the days there. Quite scary when it appears just a few meters away.

Koh Lipe

I think it’s my new favourite Thai island. Not easy to reach in comparison with other islands since wake up early is mandatory to take the first morning flight from BKK and then a chain of bus and boats. 

It’s tropical and tropical is always good. Small, no bikes needed and extremely beautiful place.

 

Recent trip route in Thailand

Thailand has many layers to be unveiled and the more I discover, the more fascinating everything becomes. These are new islands for me, all of them amazing, specially Koh Lipe. I had great day in Koh Santa, in low season, my favourite season.

This map style is slightly different from others and I like it a lot. I think it will be my map style by default  (until I start experimenting in the next attempt because I know myself).

Giant Thai stamp, self portrait and important lesson

Mixed notes: One note emphasizes, "The important thing is the tone" when it comes to storytelling or any creative endeavor. Understanding this key aspect took me years, but once I did, many doubts and decisions resolved quickly and effortlessly. Consequently, the story itself, its accuracy, and even aesthetics come later.

Applying this insight is the next challenge, but that's another matter.