Rubber Stickers_005

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Open notebook with handwriting on the right page and a blank left page. A colorful patterned edge and a red bookmark are visible.

Title: Rubber Stickers_005
Alternative Title: Rubber Stickers
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2018
Description: The image shows an open notebook with two visible pages. The left page is blank, while the right page contains handwritten text in black ink. The notebook has a colorful patterned interior covering visible along the left edge. A red ribbon bookmark peeks out from the side. The handwriting on the right page is neat and aligned, written across lined paper.
Dates Completed: February 25, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Keywords: Journal covers; Rubber stickers; 29 Pieces; Dislike of materials; Student art supplies; Alumni magazine; University of Nebraska; 2018 Alumni Achievement Awards; Pulitzer; Career change; Graphic artist recognition; Visual storytelling; Art justification; Newspaper to freelance transition; What makes me glow; Community art; Fate; Destiny; Career path; Chapters of work; Art in community; Responsibility of artists; Inspiration sources; Current projects; Murder in the front yard; Origin story; Personal metamorphosis; Chapter 3; Advice to students; Career description; Beautiful; Hope; Lasting memories of UNL; Illustration; Design; Avoiding labels; Leonardo; Michelangelo; Universal language of art; March 4, 2018; Super hero movie; Popular culture; Shelley’s visit; Texas; Changed plans; Friendship evaluations; Broadcasters as friends; Project partner betrayal; End of 29 Pieces; Wordless communication; Higher consciousness talks; Alumni Achievement weekend; This is Us; Forgiveness; Remembering; Conversation as art; Curiosity; Good memory; Challenging moments; Shine Through Us; Dallas; NRA convention; Content life; Memorial Day; Jessie Richey; Jessie Richey’s death
Transcription: cont: Response for UNL ??'s

a. What was it like to receive the Pulitzer? It was mindblowing, satisfying, validating, fun. It was outside the range of my expectations. It was my first experience of the idea that life can be beyond our ability to plan or dream. I was proud of the work we'd done on the winning project.
Rights: To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
Is Part Of: Rubber Stickers
Relation: Image Gallery