I’m not much for this holiday, really. It’s kind of hard to get enthusiastic about it when you’re not dating anyone, as happens to be the case with me at the moment. In spite of that convenient pessimism, I have two Valentine’s Day-related bits to share with you, both of which also happen to be A Brief Message-related.
First is today’s adorable new Message, written by Esther K. Smith about giving pink hearts a chance, embracing cliché and reliving the abandon of grade school arts and crafts. This one was illustrated — also adorably — by Clément Fabre. Don’t be afraid — go read it.
Item number two isn’t quite so positive, but it will probably amuse those among you who are skeptics of today’s romantic agenda: illustrator Hadley Hooper sent over this sweet ’n’ sour image this morning via email. I think it’s hilarious. Hadley’s talented hand will also be responsible for the illustration on an upcoming article over at A Brief Message, so stay tuned to the feed. And have a Happy Valentine’s Day all the same.