Rubber Stickers_007
Item
- Title
- Rubber Stickers_007
- Alternative Title
- Rubber Stickers
- Creator
- Karen Blessen
- Date
- 2018
- Description
- The image shows an open book spread with the left page featuring an illustration of a baby and the right page displaying handwritten text. The left page, titled "Today's a new day!", presents a colored drawing of a baby with dark hair, wearing a white outfit with blue polka dots, raising its hand while lying on a bed. The baby appears to be cheerful, with wide eyes and a slight smile. Below the image, there is a small caption indicating the source of the illustration. The right page is a cream-colored notebook with handwritten text in black ink. There is also a yellow bookmark with colorful illustrations of animals and leaves placed vertically on the right page.
- 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
-
Left page: "Today's a new day!
From Good Morning and Good Night by Jane Werner, illustrated by Eloise Wilkin, 1949"
Right page: "I did not know that I was the first graphic artist to be so honored until the hours after the award, when it was confirmed.
I don't think I can put that into words. I felt like I was glowing. But real life is very humbling. I came home that evening and" - 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