❤️ 1-2-3-WEE by Little Hunterman

paused for 1-2-3 weeks…

read on hunterlassal.substack.com | October 21, 2024

---

Dear Hunterman Friends,

I tried to draw the next doggie-wees. But I couldn't.
I'm sorry.
I went to the book fair here in Frankfurt over the weekend instead. It was nice to step outside and meet illustrator colleagues, author colleagues, readers, and to browse the aisles for inspiration.

I still have tons of material for Hunterman—in fact, I still have several boxes full of sketches and a huge digital database with notes that I collected throughout the years while out on walkies. And while I'm one of these humans who prefer writing an email to speaking on the phone, I love my phone for all the memories it helped me capture and archive throughout the 17 years with Hunter.

Hunter was an amazing source of kindness, anecdotes, and fun, so there is still so much more to share with you. Currently, it is really me who is having a hard time coping with the loss. I am afraid I will need 2-3 weeks before being able to go back to draw Hunterman without falling to pieces.

In the meantime, our little Flynn is keeping me company on my desk, and I'll try to at least draw some holiday-themed Hunterman cards. As soon as I manage to do those, I'll also manage to come back here and pick up the wee-pieces. As drawing Hunterman has been such a large part of my life, I cannot imagine spending too much time away from it.

Love and nose-nudges from me, the human, and Hunter (in spirit), to all of you.
Lassal

Well, at least he practiced the ghost thingy over the past Halloweens and is somewhat of an expert already.

❤️

February 2025 UPDATE:

Dear Friends,

I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible patience and understanding during this difficult time. When I paused this Substack last October, I never imagined I would need this long to return. The loss hit harder than I expected, and your quiet support has meant the world to me.

I am especially grateful to my paying subscribers, whose kindness in giving me this space to grieve without pressure has been truly touching. Your subscriptions will naturally include these past months as bonus time - though this barely begins to express my gratitude.

I look forward to returning in March 2025 and sharing with you again.

Lassal

❤️