I first posted this in 2018 as I was working on imagery to represent what I was sensing. I saw it happening not only in the press but also on social media and among friends. The list of things we aren’t allowed to discuss is growing. People are being de-platformed, smeared and demonized. I believe […]
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The Blue Heron that’s been visiting our pond these passed couple of weeks keeps really still and blends with the plants near the water as it patiently waits for the right moment to feed. I used to have a hard time telling the difference between herons and cranes and egrets. I even know what an […]
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Oh, Capitalism. I can only imagine what was going through your mind at this moment. So, you’ve manifested as “merch”. I can only imagine what that means to you as well. Cute ole Capitalism. Look it’s now on some keychains delivered by the UPS truck. Oh look, it’s being weaved into a cozy warm sweatshirt. […]
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Oh Bernie. I can only imagine what was going through your head in this moment. So, you’ve become a meme. I can only imagine what that means to you as well. Cute ole Bernie. Look at him now waiting for the Amazon delivery truck. Oh look, he’s hanging out with the guy from the Sopranos. […]
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~Despina
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My second post of the year is another ancient global symbol. The pinecone has long been a symbol of enlightenment and has a close association with the human brain. ~Despina
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It’s our Greek tradition to break open a pomegranate on New Year’s Day. My sincerest best wishes to everyone for a sweet and tart year ahead. Abundance and prosperity. -Despina
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I’ve been to EPCOT many times, but never on Christmas Eve. And never during a global crisis. It’s been a while since I sat down to draw my surroundings. It felt great to be back in the England pavilion with my son, just drawing, as Santa rode by on his sled. The land of Dickens […]
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Drawing at the beach in Florida ~Despina
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Charcoal pencil on paper. ~Despina
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The anticipation is strong for peony blossoms. We almost need Post-its to remind us not to blink, lest we miss it. And then, they don’t stick around for too long. If you slow time a bit and pay close attention, you’ll see a spectacular show. Pen on post-its ~Despina
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Ink and crayon on craft paper. ~Despina
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Greg’s post yesterday got me looking back at some of my old figure drawings. Here is one that I completely forgot about! ~Despina
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Mixed media on drawing paper from some time around 2016. ~Despina
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In the recent months before all this started, I have been studying alternative theories about viruses and illness, so i’ve had a different kind of lens from which to look through during these crazy days. I personally get a kick out of challenging a long-held belief and learning new things. Viruses are an incredible topic […]
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Pen and Ink from life. ~Despina ©2020
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Here is a drawing I made from a live model a few years ago, with brush marker and pencil. ~Despina ©2020
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Study for Swan Lake. From a larger series. ~Despina
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From the island of Santorini, 2009. Watercolor. ~Despina
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