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Karen Blessen Journals

Rubber Stickers_080

Item

Open notebook with handwritten text, featuring two pages, one with upside-down writing.
Title
Rubber Stickers_080
Alternative Title
Rubber Stickers
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2018
Description
The image shows an open notebook with two pages visible against a black background. The pages are lined and filled with handwritten text. The left page contains text written upside down, while the right page contains text written in a larger, clearer script. A red ribbon bookmark extends from the top of the notebook. The notebook itself has a beige color, and its lines are evenly spaced. The text is written in black ink with a slightly cursive style.
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 (upside down): "May 26, 2018 Sandy Pincheon. Took it in me. This quiet time continues. Watered time. Tying up lots, and preparing for company, John and Liz coming our way. Some concern about Joyce's anxiety but we round her. I'm a."

Right page: "little at a loss, I don't know her, or know her abilities. May 27, 2018. Still another quiet, calm day, Sunday. Memorial Day weekend. Remembering those who've served: like Dad, Kelly's Dad, Ross Simpkins. And those who are on the other side, waiting and watching for us, I hope."
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