I backed the kickstarter for this book last year, and it finally arrived a couple of days ago. To say I was stoked was an understatement! I've backed quite a few artbook kickstarters at this point, and the ones with long timelines always feel like a surprise gift once they arrive.
First impression when I opened the package is that the book is stunning. Auclair did an amazing job with the cover art. Honestly, the book is just beautiful all over. I don't remember precisely when or where I found Auclairs art, but I've followed her for a long time at this point, so I had to get her artbook. It was very interesting to read about her journey with art. There's a lot I can recognise in her experience with burnout, since I'm in the middle of a years long one at this point. She also has a very interesting approach to art, some of it I think I'm going to try to implement, but definitely also stuff that wouldn't work for me. I think it comes down to a difference in neurodivergence, Auclair being ADHD, and me being autistic. Nonetheless, I love getting to understand my favourite artist' approach to their art.