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Karen Blessen Journals

Rubber Stickers_044

Item

Open notebook with handwritten notes on both pages; right page contains a list of career highlights.
Title
Rubber Stickers_044
Alternative Title
Rubber Stickers
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2018
Description
The image shows an open notebook with lined pages. The left page is filled with handwriting that appears faded and written in reverse or backward. The right page contains legible text written in black ink. At the top of the right page is the number "17" circled, followed by the title "My career thus far?" The text continues with reflections on the writer's career and includes a list of highlights such as "The Pulitzer" and "Times Square." The bottom part of the list mentions pieces like "AID," "One Bullet In Mom's Eye," and various related themes. The notebook has a red hardcover, and the pages are cream-colored. It is set against a black background.
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
My career thus far?
Beautiful. I've been given opportunities beyond my wildest imagination.
Rights
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Is Part Of
Rubber Stickers
Relation
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