Category: writing
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Circle of Life
It’s funny how we (humans) are so prone to forgetting. Miracles touch our lives, and often change our entire trajectory, yet years down the road we barely remember them. -The Magical Harmonica, Part III.- (READ THE STORY HERE) I was sure that my talent was a miracle, a gift that had been laid upon me…
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The Shadow Boxer
I’m willing to bet that you’re not surprised by this one. And you may be thinking that I’m serially enthusiastic about my shadow images at the moment. Well, it’s true. They’re fun to do… and I love how the subtle drop shadows add depth and dimension to an otherwise plain and simple illustration. This is…
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Shadow Dancing
“Capture a shadow, dance with the wind, stand in a rainbow, begin at the end.” -Mary Anne Radmacher I see why I’m not good at lifelong commitments. My moods and interests change like the seasons. There’s nothing I like better than change. Anything else feels stagnant to me. That’s probably why I needed a break…
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The Magical Harmonica
“Have you ever heard my magical harmonica?” I’ll never forget that night. I was no more than eight, and it was raining like the dickens. My dad taught me how to count, from the time I saw the flash of the lightning, to the time I heard the thunder. Then we’d divide that number by…
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Receptivity
I was going to title my image “Surrender” because my original plan (before I even created it) was to call it “Lift-off” and the young lady was going to look like she was rising. The concept was cool (in my head), but much more difficult to execute. As I’m sure you know, I’m always talking…
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Basic Training
“We are what we repeatedly do.” – Aristotle In case it’s never been obvious, I have a passion for creating images. And writing. The funny thing is, even though I thoroughly enjoy these two hobbies, when they’re the only two things on my plate… I procrastinate. Funnier still, every time I’m taking a class, and…
a sprinkle of faith 