Tag: illustration
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Be Gentle
“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.” Saint Francis de Sales I’m doubling down today and combining my Word of the Month with a new illustration. What inspired my young woman was a photograph someone saved on Pinterest – for the sake of a wedding dress. As I pondered what…
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Bullseye
This evening, I was surprised to learn that bullseye is another idiom. Who knew? I had no idea until I was thinking about the words that could accompany my art. I started a Haiku, but it seemed too dull and old school for a somewhat contemporary illustration. So, I googled “bullseye” and found it on…
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Emotions: Loneliness
“A season of loneliness and isolation is when the caterpillar gets its wings. Remember that next time you feel alone.” Mandy Hale I knew it was only a matter of time before my images would be less abstract. Don’t get me wrong, but there are only so many lines, shapes, and blobs that I can…
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Fairytale’s End
Green eyed and fair haired, Irish maiden waits in vain, Alone, evermore. By no means did I plan on popping back in and being a downer… it’s JUST a haiku. Saying that makes me think of my mom. Whenever we watch our shows she’s always asking me… “why did this person do that, or why…
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Balancing Act
Tip-toeing through life, On the invisible line, Pursuing balance. It feels good to be back. I wasn’t sure why I felt the need to stay away for so long, but I think my haiku helped me understand it. Sometimes you feel that burnout and you need to step away for a bit to regain your…
a sprinkle of faith 