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Karen Blessen Journals

Rubber Stickers_053

Item

An open notebook with handwritten text on the right page and blank lines on the left.
Title
Rubber Stickers_053
Alternative Title
Rubber Stickers
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2018
Description
The image depicts an open notebook with a red cover lying on a dark surface. The left page of the notebook is blank with evenly spaced horizontal lines, while the right page contains handwritten text written in a neat, cursive style. The notebook is bound with red stitching along the spine and a red ribbon is visible as a page marker.
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
Over and over - the lesson of negotiation of expectations... the process of adaptation from what was planned into what is, and taking the 'what is' and turning that into something beautiful. Or at least something thoughtful and creative. And appropriate to the situation.
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