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Why a blog?

I’ve always loved sharing my ideas with whoever will listen (or is unlucky enough to be within earshot). Most of them go nowhere after that, but a couple end up worthwhile! This site is a way for me to share my ideas with people beyond earshot, and doubles as writing practice!

I hope one day somebody may be inspired by what I’ve shared and go on to do things greater than I could have ever dreamed of. I couldn’t exactly take credit, but if I’m even a slight influence towards something greater, that’s a win.

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Art Studio in a Van

I'm afraid to invest in renovating a van (not that I even have a license yet), outfitting it with art supplies, and then getting sideswiped by a pickup or smashed by a semi. But... I think it'd be a really awesome van.

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Disney Mashup w/ @k.steely_the_artist
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Disney Mashup w/ @k.steely_the_artist

First off, check out my sister's awesome work on instagram @k.steely_the_artist! I admire her ability to actually follow prompts and not procrastinate things like #inktober.

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Free Caricaturist

Surely everyone must have seen them. I know I have.

The caricaturists at zoos.

I want to be one.

For free.

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Art in Trigonometry
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Art in Trigonometry

Is math an art form?

When struggling through a completely new concept in Calculus, it surely doesn't seem that way. (Unless you're counting the confused circles and arrows surrounding problems I don't yet understand).

But in Trigonometry, there was one assignment that was inarguably art.

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Frogs for a Good Cause
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Frogs for a Good Cause

Oooh, this was a fun one. I moved to a new school my 7th grade year. What better way to spend the first holiday season than making origami frogs and selling them to fund a shoebox for Samaritan's Purse?

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Hamsters
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Hamsters

I have the sudden urge to get another hamster just thinking about Oreo.

Oreo the hamster came home as my big 12th birthday present. I had done my research, got everything ready early, and was super excited for a furry friend. Oreo was perfect.

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