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Purple Journal_178

Item

The page features two distinct figure drawings with a focus on human form and expression.
Title
Purple Journal_178
Alternative Title
Purple Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2017
Description
The page is a double-page spread in a journal, with the left page showing a seated topless figure and the right page depicting a seated figure. Both figures are rendered in a realistic style, with detailed shading and color. The medium appears to be watercolor or a similar paint, given the soft blending and texture. The layout is simple, with the figures placed centrally on their respective pages. The background is minimal, allowing the figures to stand out.
Identifier
016_061717-122517_purple_journal
Dates Completed
June 17, 2017 - Dec. 25, 2017
Keywords
Purple; Prince; June 7; Blank journal; Barnes and Noble; 2016–2017; Trump election; 29 Pieces; Funding crisis; Board realities; Come to Jesus moment; Remote work; Gut punches; Dana moves; Emotional loss; Political uncertainty; Life necessities; Calling the angels; Unshakeable faith; State of Contentment; Sacred feminine; Tramadol; Pleasing Daddy; Embodying HER; Yayoi Kusama; Frida Kahlo; Missing Barbara Boster; Mantrams for Trump; Anger chart; Charlottesville; Compassionate Path; Critical Path; Chronic hip pain; Angst and joy; Friendship and forgiveness; NYC trip; Times Square BID; Women artists; Left vs. right hand writing; No backyard studio
Transcription
None.
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
Purple Journal
Relation
Image Gallery