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"I am about to drop a nugget." ~ A blackout poem from a recycled page of Burnout, a young adult story about love, motorcycles, and a road trip from hell.

Part of a series of four illustrations I will be posting more of, based on poems written by children. These were made for a uni project working with Grimm & Co, a charity that enables children to express themselves through writing.

Part of a series of four illustrations I will be posting more of, based on poems written by children. These were made for a uni project working with Grimm & Co, a charity that enables children to express themselves through writing.

A creature happily roaming lands to question and feel the wonder in realms delightful. Eyes through trees, feathered expressiobs, loud poetic verses. Wood realms unveil an interesting reality here.

Realms of Vibrant Oddites at display through poetic tales of welcome wonder. What emotions be boiled in this cauldron? Thoughts of mindful darkness play this way.

An image in reflection of the following artist stated. In poetic formation, in loud vibrant realms, these silent movements lay at a constant shiver.

dear little universe /// even just a tiny bit / and you / open up. / peer out into the nightless sky / feel the stars, that / “you, dear little universe” / are always coursing / through your veins. — Neon Spencer

Still life photography looking at the poetics of light ..

Poem and drawing of barn owl.

"Heaven was putting distance between her and everyone." ~ A blackout poem from a recycled page of Riding with the Hides of Hell, which now has a new-and-improved title, Burnout. It's a young adult story about motorcycles, a road trip, adventure, and love.

"I remember you put a smile on my face. Now I got the crow's feet." ~ A blackout poem from a recycled page of Burnout, an Young Adult adventure/romance story.

"Mount Saint Helens had a cramp." ~ A blackout poem from Burnout, a young adult love and adventure story.

"That bikini stoked fires even before summer." ~ A blackout poem from a recycled page of Burnout, a young adult adventure/love story.

"This time, there was no other reality." ~ A blackout poem from a recycled page of Dealing with Blue, a young adult romance.

"A strong connection was a deep root all tangled inside." ~ A blackout poem from a recycled page of Dealing with Blue, a young adult romance.

"That laugh sounded scrumptious." ~ A blackout poem from a recycled page of Dealing with Blue, a young adult romance.

"He'd forgotten how to keep his head from popping off in outer space. Why was he here again?" ~ A blackout poem from a recycled page of Dealing with Blue, a young adult romance.

"He ordered a large side of feeling and the avoidance maneuver roll since they were sharing a can of love." ~ A blackout poem from a recycled page of Dealing with Blue, a young adult romance.

"Life will vaporize your daydream." ~ A blackout poem from a recycled page of Dealing with Blue, a YA romance.

"It meant something good when it was over. I need my space." ~ A blackout poem from a recycled page of Dealing with Blue, a YA love story with small town fun.

Ilustracion a partir de poemas

This sketchbook spread comes with a free tea review. (I'm also a Sororitea Sister. That's a real thing. Feel free to look it up.) My favorite feature is Edgar Allan Poe in the lower right, though.

Another artwork from 1997. Blast from the past. Pen and ink pointillism.

From something I wrote in 2014.

From something I wrote in 2016.

Here is the finished book. I wrote some of my own poetry on the pages and also some excerpts from the original book.

Rilke's poetry

Written by By Lisbeth Kaiser and beautifully illustrated by Leire Salaberria, the next book in the series "Little People, Big Dreams" is about Maya Angelou - a poet, teacher, singer, actress, director, producer, civil rights campaigner, America's beloved

A page from my illustrated journal with some found poetry.