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"Untitled," 8×10, Scratchboard: I think it's become evident that I enjoy making portraits no matter what the medium is. I still find it fascinating how much eyes can say, and they can usually fill in the gaps where words fail. I took a chance using Scratchboard, but I think it worked out, I'm pleased with it. I suppose this is a new member of the Black and White Portrait Club :)

It's crazy to think that 6 years have already flown by since I first moved onto the Xcel gymnastics team, let alone the fact that I've spent 15 years of my life as a gymnast. Tomorrow, August 6th, 2021, marks my last day as a gymnast on the team since I'm officially a college student. I've genuinely been dreading this day, but it's not the ending I expected...in an oddly good way. I know no one expected to spend the past year in a pandemic, and I definitely didn't think gym would shift so much in the following months, but here we are. Gymnastics has taught me more than I ever imagined it could, and my coaches (especially one of them) have become two of the people I'm closest with, words can't describe how grateful I am for everything. This 'ending' doesn't feel like an end, more so a closing to this chapter. Honestly, my love for the sport has only grown, and it feels like I'm finally figuring it all out. So, although my final practice as a team member is tomorrow, my journey is not over yet. "Goodbyes are the hardest part, and this ending has been something I’ve been dreading, although I know it’s time to let go. I’d like to say this isn’t a permanent goodbye to you or the sport, it’s more of a natural conclusion. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you’ve done for me and managed to teach me in this short amount of time, I couldn’t have asked for anyone, or anything, better. Thank you most of all for helping me achieve my dreams and for helping me get to a point in which I can say I’m proud of my journey. All that’s left to say is I care about you, I love you, and take care."

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Pretty spontaneous little doodle here. Snapped a pic of a train and tested out the time lapse feature in Procreate. youtu.be/d_fm-IyezRA

despite only walking about 5 minutes, all three mushroom bois are hopelessly lost, and it’s not known if they can actually read maps

Even fairies like nice places to live. Pen and ink line art fantasy art illustration.

Rural building in ink and digital color

Originally drawn on a postcard with pen and colored pencils, it was brought into Procreate as a photo and digitally overhauled.

Another installment in my mushroom headed people series. Based on a mushroom image my friend sent me.

Don't bother me. I am reading. https://www.instagram.com/p/CfZvDdtpzfh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Morning flight. https://www.instagram.com/p/CfbuerpOWcP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Acrylic gouache on MDF, approx 4x6". Part of an experiment: what if I painted the inside of a picture frame (ie, the inside of the backing board)? Result: it actually works really well!

Acrylic on canvas, 12x12".

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