These sketchbooks represent the culmination of many years of constant companionship, acting as my catch-all for doodles and notes and journal entries, among other things. I have made a sincere effort to share them as honestly as possible - which is to say that I have made no edits to the contents (besides occasional lighting adjustments), nor have I omitted anything. I can’t promise that I’ll never do any censoring, but I can promise that I will only do so if I deem it entirely necessary, and I will make mention of it when I do.

It may go without saying that this sort of project is massively vulnerable for me. Though I haven’t outright referred to the sketchbooks as “diaries”, that is very much what they are. Like any diary, their contents vary wildly, with the primary throughline being that they are a digestion of my daily personal thoughts and experiences. Unlike other diaries, perhaps, I feel the overwhelming need to share them. I’m not entirely sure why, though I won’t waste time speculating right now.

As you page through them, if you have a question or comment that you feel compelled to share, I’d encourage you to contact me, if you feel so moved.

Don’t be a stranger.

-Talia

*The uploading of the books is still in progress - this current selection is not exhaustive*