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Karen Blessen Journals

Rubber Stickers_075

Item

Open notebook with red geometric pattern and handwritten notes.
Title
Rubber Stickers_075
Alternative Title
Rubber Stickers
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2018
Description
The image features an open notebook against a black background. The left page is decorated with a red geometric pattern and has a blue slip of paper taped to it. The right page contains handwritten notes in cursive on lined paper. The notebook's red cover is embellished with a series of fish-like geometric shapes, and there's tape with a matching pattern securing the blue 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
Left Page: "To Karen, Thank you for the wonderful memories. Love, Joy."

Right Page: "Everyone enjoyed themselves. The photos are pretty good, except for the one of Shelley, Jody, Doby, and me. There hasn't been a lot to process. All good in the end. As Shelley said, 'As long as we have each other, life will never be dull.' And today - a day ahead to do what I please."
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