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Artful Reality

3/16/2017

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Launch day for my Yellow Dot Kickstarter!
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I've been working on this project for two years. This is the third time I have attempted to capture the images. It wasn't possible for me to make an accurate representation of what I saw and experienced, so I settled on a stylized version. My hope is that the text and artwork, together, will convey the mystical nature of the story to the reader.

​Another concern I had with the publishing of this story, is the fear of readers thinking that I was trivializing my friend's death and suffering. If I could have my way, Elsa would still be here. Alas, I didn't get to choose that story line. I have reconciled her passing and eased my anxiety over her suffering, but I will always wish the whole cancer thing had never happened. 

​My plan for this blog is to post each of the 16 images for the book and give you a little extra insight into the meaning of each. I have chosen a square format for the book, so I am limited to eight and a half  inches for the text. I wanted the layout to have one page of text for each image. I know, I have created my own box...

​This is my first time writing a blog, and it would be great to get some feedback. I would love to hear stories from other people that relate to this topic. 
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    Linda Dixon sees art as an
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