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Karen Blessen Journals

Rubber Stickers_082

Item

An open notebook with handwritten text on a black background.
Title
Rubber Stickers_082
Alternative Title
Rubber Stickers
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2018
Description
An open notebook with a red cover, laid flat on a black surface. The notebook displays lined pages filled with handwritten text. The left page contains faint, upside-down writing, which seems to be mostly illegible, possibly due to lighting and focus. The right page features clear, neat handwriting in black ink. Small adhesive tabs in various colors are visible protruding from the sides of the notebook. The overall presentation gives a personal and introspective impression.
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
"to draw. Ack. Immediately, I felt like I was trespassing into the world of an occupant. Excel. Express. When for one short period of time. I just want to be. NO ambition. No drive. Still. Listen. Prepare for another chapter. Look at photos. And remember. Will's mother is buried today."
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