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Karen Blessen Journals

Rubber Stickers_079

Item

Open notebook with handwritten entry dated May 26, 2018.
Title
Rubber Stickers_079
Alternative Title
Rubber Stickers
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2018
Description
A lined notebook is open to a double-page spread. The pages are cream-colored with faint horizontal lines. On the right page, there is a handwritten entry dated "May 26, 2018," written in black ink. The handwriting is legible and slightly cursive. The entry discusses a birthday, a visit to NE, and a reference to preparing for surgery. There is a mention of a person named John Gaskos and a child named Maya with an artistic interest. The left page shows the reverse imprint of another entry, visible but not fully readable. A red ribbon bookmark is partially visible hanging from the bottom of the notebook.
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
MAY 26, 2018 Candy's birthday. Kelly is in NE. This quiet time continues. Unfocused time. Tying up loose ends, preparing for surgery. John Gaskos' daughter is coming over. Why? Some parents in a state of concern about Maya's artistic bent, and how to guide her. I'm a
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Is Part Of
Rubber Stickers
Relation
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