‘Occam’s Razor’ | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2022-09-22T14:40:12-07:00September 23rd, 2022|9 Comments

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Welcome to our weekly feature, Occam’s Razor,
from local artist S.C. Watson.

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About the Author: S. C. Watson

S.C. Watson has been drawing and painting for as long as he can remember. Which is to say a couple of days, at least. Mostly self taught with traditional and digital media, he has been selling his artistic soul for the past two and half decades to the highest bidder, including, but not limited to Wizards of the Coast, Fantasy Flight Games, Malfador Machinations, and various private clients, including independent authors. When he's not working in his studio, socially distancing with his family or walking his art director dachshund, Rocky, he can be found wandering the Deer Harbor woods aimlessly muttering about masks, politics, and the artistic merits of taupe. He likes sushi and is dismayed there isn't an established restaurant on the island.

9 Comments

Sylvia Albright September 23, 2022 at 10:06 am

I’m so sorry Shane. Our thoughts are with you.
Kathleen Lunde September 23, 2022 at 11:33 am

So sorry, we know what a tough time it is for you and your family
Kathi Ciskowski September 23, 2022 at 6:10 pm

Hi Shane and family,
I’m so sorry to hear your news. Thank you for sharing it in this way.
Bruce Hanna September 23, 2022 at 6:23 pm

Sorry — it was more of an emotional shock than I expected when my mother died — even though it was a slow 3yr. process. Good that you’re taking your time to be with your memories and grief.
Jackie Bates September 23, 2022 at 11:55 pm

Ah Shane, So sorry for your loss. If, when, you feel up to it, I think many of us would love to hear a favorite story about your mom. Or drawing. All that talent of yours came from somewhere and we would be beyond lucky to get a glimpse of your mom through your eyes and/or words. (Witty not expected.) Grieving is such a long, unpredictable, complicated process, and you have to do it in your own way, in your own time, so please ignore this if it’s an idea too soon, too hard or otherwise just inappropriate. jb
Eleanor C Hoague September 24, 2022 at 11:41 am

Get back to humor when you really feel like it. Our hearts go out to you.
Linda Slone September 24, 2022 at 12:52 pm

My thoughts are with you, Shane. Grieving takes time and shows up in the strangest ways—I was a terrible driver for a year after my dad died. He taught me to drive …
Ken Wood September 24, 2022 at 6:01 pm

I am so sorry Shane. There is a line from Kent Haruf’s novel ‘Plainsong’ that sticks with me: “Some things you don’t get over. I believe this’ll be one of them.” I don’t know why exactly, but that line has helped me through some tough times… hang in there man, it might not get better, but you will get more used to bearing it.
SCWatson September 26, 2022 at 11:59 am

A quick note to say *thank you* all for the thoughts, love, and support. Please know that while I typically do not comment on the cartoons, I *always* see your remarks and feedback, and they are always appreciated. Especially this week. It means the world to me <3