{"id":817885,"date":"2024-12-04T10:53:27","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T18:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/?p=817885"},"modified":"2025-01-06T15:46:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T23:46:47","slug":"ordinary-days-michelle-mee-nutter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/ordinary-days-michelle-mee-nutter\/","title":{"rendered":"Ordinary Days, Extraordinary Art: The Magic of Michelle Mee Nutter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michellemee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michelle Mee Nutter<\/a>, a talented illustrator and comic artist based in Massachusetts, recently shared a delightful glimpse into her creative process, perfectly capturing the essence of &#8220;Ordinary Days&#8221; &#8212; the theme for <a href=\"https:\/\/content.wacom.com\/acton\/fs\/blocks\/showLandingPage\/a\/44240\/p\/p-0032\/t\/page\/fm\/0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connected Ink 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this charming video, Michelle invites us into her world of graphic novels and picture books, where the extraordinary emerges from the seemingly mundane. She reveals how the rhythm of drawing the same things day after day for a year and a half can sometimes leave her feeling creatively drained. But it&#8217;s in these ordinary moments that she finds inspiration and renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Michelle Mee Nutter&#039;s Daily Creative Process Workflow with Wacom Movink\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KIZNhU_pix8?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michelle&#8217;s secret weapon? A physical sketchbook and the joy of experimenting with new materials. &#8220;I really love bribing myself with new materials,&#8221; she confesses with a smile. &#8220;I think it helps my brain bypass the anxiety of starting, because now I&#8217;m focused on just playing.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her recent sketching session, inspired by a whimsical mug and vintage Halloween costumes, perfectly illustrates how the ordinary can spark extraordinary creativity. As Halloween approached, Michelle found herself diving into a world of DIY vegetable costumes and paper moth wings, bringing to life a charming star character born from these everyday inspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/Michelle-Mee-Nutter-Beach-1080x607.jpg\" alt=\"Michelle Mee Nutter Beach\" class=\"wp-image-818115\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/Michelle-Mee-Nutter-Beach-1080x607.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/Michelle-Mee-Nutter-Beach-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/Michelle-Mee-Nutter-Beach-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it&#8217;s not just about the end result for Michelle. She emphasizes the importance of embracing the process and giving oneself &#8220;permission to make bad art.&#8221; This philosophy aligns beautifully with the &#8220;Ordinary Days&#8221; theme, reminding us that creativity flourishes in the mundane moments of daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/Michelle-Mee-Nutter-Crab-1080x442.jpg\" alt=\"Michelle Mee Nutter Crab\" class=\"wp-image-818117\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/Michelle-Mee-Nutter-Crab-1080x442.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/Michelle-Mee-Nutter-Crab-980x401.jpg 980w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/Michelle-Mee-Nutter-Crab-480x196.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michelle&#8217;s experience with the Wacom Movink tablet adds another layer to her story of finding inspiration in the everyday. She praises its portability and minimal latency, highlighting how technology can enhance our ability to capture creativity on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">As we look back on Connected Ink 2024, Michelle Mee Nutter&#8217;s approach serves as a perfect example of how artists can find extraordinary inspiration in ordinary days. Her story reminds us that with the right tools and mindset, every day holds the potential for creative discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/Michelle-Mee-Nutter-Comic-450x600.jpg\" alt=\"Michelle Mee Nutter Comic\" class=\"wp-image-818116\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/Michelle-Mee-Nutter-Headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Michelle Mee Nutter Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-818119\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/Michelle-Mee-Nutter-Headshot.jpg 400w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/Michelle-Mee-Nutter-Headshot-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/Michelle-Mee-Nutter-Headshot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/Michelle-Mee-Nutter-Headshot-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Michelle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michellemee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michelle Mee Nutter<\/a> is an illustrator and comic artist known for her bestselling graphic novels <a href=\"https:\/\/meganwagnerlloyd.com\/allergic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Allergic<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/meganwagnerlloyd.com\/squished-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Squished<\/a> (with Megan Wagner Lloyd). She also has worked on the picture books <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.americastestkitchen.com\/peyton-perfect-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peyton Picks the Perfect Pie<\/a> (with Jack Bishop) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/652762\/the-girl-who-built-an-ocean-by-jess-keating-illustrated-by-michelle-mee-nutter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Girl Who Built an Ocean<\/a> (with Jess Keating). Michelle\u2019s next book is an upcoming graphic novel titled Luna (with Megan Wagner Lloyd) slated to be released in 2025. Follow her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/buttersketch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this charming video, Michelle invites us into her world of graphic novels and picture books, where the extraordinary emerges from the seemingly mundane. 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