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Congo

I realize belatedly that the link in my previous post doesnt work to take you to my other blog, where I am posting from Africa. The Internet connection where I am is frail so I darent mess with it. I...

1 day ago

Africa!

One snowy morning in early February, I was sitting on a runway in Cincinnati, Ohio, waiting for the plane to be de-iced before take off, checking emails on my phone. Amongst the mundane messages one ...

5 days ago 4 people like this

Africa!

One snowy morning in early February, I was sitting on a runway in Cincinnati, Ohio, waiting for the plane to be de-iced before take off, checking emails on my phone. Amongst the mundane messages one ...

5 days ago

Chocolate Bar Postcards

  I illustrated some chocolate bar postcards a while ago, based on stories of people finding one another. These images are now available as prints. Clicking on individual images above will ...

03 apr 12 1 person likes this

Etsy Video

07 feb 12 6 people like this

Missed Connections on the New York Subway

  I was thrilled recently to be invited to create a poster for the New York MTA Arts for Transit program. Thrilled is something of an understatement. Every year, two different artists creat...

23 jan 12 3 people like this

Love It or Hate It, Valentines Day Approaches...

From now until Valentines Day, buy any three prints in the store and receive a free, signed copy of the book, Missed Connections, Love Lost and Found!

16 jan 12 6 people like this

Missed Connections e-Book for $1.99!

Workman is offering a bunch of great e-books (including Missed Connections!) for only $1.99 for a limited time. Quick! Click here!And Happy New Year!

30 dec 11

Sweet Robotic Moves in Boston

From the Boston Globe:This past week, Boston.com readers submitted their own missed connection ads to Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein. Goldstein passed them to Blackall, who chose her favor...

22 dec 11 2 people like this

Time Out NY Competition Winner

The winning Missed Connections story came from Cat Hughes, from Dublin. The painting is above, and here is the original message: (printed in last weeks Time Out New York magazine)You were wearing an ...

15 nov 11 5 people like this

No.2 Pencil 4 Batman

-w4mYou admired my wooden legs and caught me in your sticky wings. Wish Id stayed a bit longer.

26 oct 11 3 people like this

Here it is! The Competition You Were Promised!

A while ago I promised you a fun, collaborative competition. Well here it is! Time Out New York is seeking your Missed Connections and I am going to illustrate one of them. From the magazine:"In ...

29 sep 11

Launch Party, October 6th in Brooklyn NY!

If you live within a convenient radius of Greenpoint, NY, or even if its slightly inconvenient, please join me on October 6th at 7pm at Word for the launch of Missed Connections, Love Lost & Foun...

12 sep 11 1 person likes this

Small Talk About Weather

Small talk about weather w/ awkward blonde in tribal print dress  Thursday, August 4, 2011- w4m - 28  You caught me looking at you on the corner of Carmine and Varick and then approached me...

06 aug 11 1 person likes this

If you live in NY...

....and you found your Missed Connection (or they found you) I would love to hear from you. I have something fun in mind...You can reach me at sophie@sophieblackall.comThank you!

15 jul 11 1 person likes this

We Have a Cover!

The book will be out late September. Click the image for information about pre-ordering.More new Missed Connections coming soon!

21 jun 11 1 person likes this

And the winners are...

Congratulations to the winners and thank you EVERYONE for entering and writing such lovely comments. The response was quite overwhelming! If you are one of the five above, please send your contact in...

09 jun 11

Poster Giveaway!

To celebrate Missed Connections at the recent BookExpo America in New York, Workman printed posters of Polka Dots in the Strand and we have five (signed) to give away! Leave a comment below to enter....

02 jun 11 1 person likes this

Polka Dots in the Strand

Saturday, May 21, 2011-m4wAck! Round 7pm or so... I was browsing the shelves and saw you on the other side. I swear I glimpsed our entire future together in that brief moment. It was beautiful. ...

23 may 11 4 people like this

Hasidic Woman on Ferry

Wednesday, May 4, 2011-m4wI know youll never see this but you are so pretty.

04 may 11

Let the Water Run

Sunday, April 3, 2011-m4mI fixed the water outside your apt today, you had a problem with your plumbing. I never asked you your name but I thought you were very attractive. Interested? Reply with whe...

04 apr 11 1 person likes this

A White Hat of Indeterminate Origin

Wednesday, March 16, 2011-m4w - 29 (Lower East Side)I did a really bad job of trying to introduce myself on the subway. I asked about your white fur hat because I liked it, but then I didnt know what...

18 mar 11 3 people like this

We Passed Each Other When the Sky Was Pink

Tuesday, March 8, 2011-m4w - 29I saw you for maybe a second or two.Ive read missed-connections before and wondered why people just didnt say something then and there. Now I understand... perhaps its ...

08 mar 11 4 people like this

You With the Hat

Monday, February 14, 2011- w4m -28I see you most mornings, and I think youve seen me too. I know how crazy this will sound, but I know exactly what our baby would look like.

14 feb 11

A new project

With the Missed Connections book wrapped up and off at the printer, I have the beginnings of a new project to share with you.For now Im calling it Drawn From My Fathers Adventures.I have always loved...

04 feb 11

Valentines Day Missed Connections Party

Find your Missed Connection @ the New York Transit Museum on Valentines Day!Monday February 14, 6 – 8 pmNew York Transit MuseumBoerum Place and Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn HeightsFreePoems by New...

02 feb 11

Impending Valentines Day

From now until Valentines Day, 20% off all prints with the coupon VALENTINE2011 !! Valentines Day may not be your favorite day, (my sons teacher once declared it her "third least favorite holiday...

24 jan 11

Merry Christmas!

Tree With Legs-w4m (Prospect Park)Nice pants. Id like to see more of you...BTW, your dog winked at me.

20 dec 10 2 people like this

August and Georgia

29 nov 10

Dirk and Edwina

23 nov 10

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