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Karen Blessen Journals

Rubber Stickers_024

Item

Open notebook with handwritten text on a black surface; the right page has legible cursive writing and a circled number "12".
Title
Rubber Stickers_024
Alternative Title
Rubber Stickers
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2018
Description
The image shows an open notebook with a red cover and lined pages. The notebook is resting on a black surface. The left page contains handwritten text that is difficult to read and appears to be in reverse, suggesting the page may have been from the previous side. The right page features more legible handwriting, with text written in black ink. The handwriting is cursive and fills most of the page, with some underlined words and a circled number "12". The notebook is positioned in a way that the spine is visible along the left edge of the image.
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
it be the color fields of Helen Frankenthaler or the universe of talking, charming bunnies, mice + kittens, hedgehogs of Beatrix Potter.

(12) Where do I go for inspiration?

My meditation practice inspires me. It is based on the wisdom of sacred texts, and these words
Rights
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Rubber Stickers
Relation
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