More scraps from the closet...

For as long as I've known, I've always been fearful of the detrimental side-effects excessive pride could play on an individual. As a result, most of my artwork was carefully tucked away and hidden from sight. Since I figured there was nothing particularly special or great about these pieces, it didn't matter anyways.

I personally believed that if an individual truly appreciated art, they would never do it to impress others. In order to convince myself that this conviction purely aligned with my personal ambitions, I made a pact to eliminate any desire to show my artwork to others. Stupid, huh?

Now that those days are over, here are some more pieces during my early to late adolescent years (ages 12-17). Art has and still does represent many things to me.

PASTEL GARDEN
Oil on canvas 10" x 14" (1997)

SHADOW LILY

Color pencils on black paper 16" x 12"(2001)

PIECES OF MAY
Scattered assortment of acrylics on cardboard 15" x 18" (1999)

CAREFREE WALTZ
Watercolor on coldpress paper 10.5" x 13.25" (2002)

SERENITY
watercolor on coldpress paper 16.5" x 12" (2003)

INU-YASHA - SHOGATSU
Acrylics on cardboard 28" x 19.25" (2003 - unfinished)

Multitude of Joy!

Just two days ago, a precious package arrived at my doorstep. It sat motionless and patiently until the recipient stumbled upon it... Unsurprisingly, the keepsakes buried within brought a multitude of joy. They are all creations from my best friend and I can't help but share them here!

FADILAH FARAK (means Virtuous Star in Arabic) by Julie
100% hand sewn doll custom made from cloth, felt, thread, and genuine love
Intricate turtles delicately folded by Richard


PORTRAIT OF LUCKY & SNOWBALL by Julie <3
pencil on paper 5" x 5"

...and here are the two little troublemakers now! Even the box was a gift in itself: a new playhouse for the cutest rats you'll ever find!

Julie, thank you so much for adding so much COLOR to those who are fortunate to meet you! It comes to show how thoughtful you truly are.