I didn’t have one of these Fisher-Price Tape Recorders (Cassette Player) but they seem familiar and since the came out in the 1980s I’m reasonably sure I’ve come across one over the years. See more about it, including packaging, at This Old Toy.
I had a tape recorder as a kid, and it was a ton of fun. I’d record things, play them back, and do that over and over again. Eventually I learned how to connect two tape recorders together and “edit” audio into something new. I remember I cut up one of Reagan’s speeches and made him say things he never said. (Reminder: Ronald Reagan was the devil.)
I’ve been bothered by the order of the forward and rewind buttons on this thing. It seems like they should be swapped. Maybe it doesn’t bother anyone else? I don’t know…
I’ve been using Procreate for about two months now, and I’ve learned a lot about it, but there is still plenty to learn. I think I’ve come up with a technique that works for me, but it’s still evolving, which is exciting. The “exciting” part is great, because that’s when you get into something, and stick with it. I am almost positive that within a year or two I’ll just stop making these sketches, because that seems to be how it goes with me. Which is fine, and I’ve wrote before about being a serial enthusiast and I’ve come to accept it. But for now, I’m enjoying myself.
How do I do these sketches? I use an Apple Pencil on an iPad with Procreate. If you need a sketch or illustration or a print or something, let me know! Also, check out the Illustration page to see them all!