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Happy New Year

So, another year is upon us.  I pray and hope that it is better than the previous two years.  It's so hard to believe just how much more 2012 sucked than 2011.  So, it is with great trepidation that wish any and all a happy and prosperous new year.

Now that the formalities are out of the way, take a gander at my image to the left.  Sadly, that is how I rang in the New Year--creating that little cutie.  I know; I know.  I'm slightly biased.  After all I did make her.  She was made in Illustrator.  If anyone is interested in any of the details of how she was drawn  (or colored), just write a comment.  If there is enough interest, I'll write a tutorial.  However, I must insert this itty-bitty disclaimer:  I am not a professional illustrator.  Yet.  I'm not even an incomparable artist.  I just make things I like whenever I feel inspired.  I figure if I like it someone else will too.  I'm still in the process of learning, and if I can teach someone a thing or two on my journey, I'll feel slightly validated.

Well, thank you for looking at my post.  I hope to show more of my "babies" in the future.  As always, I am open to honest critiques.

Later,
NoNo
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  1. Reading GardenJanuary 1, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    May I suggest, as a person who is as interested in someone else's insanity as I am my own, that you add more of the projects you do when you're inspired? It would draw more attention to the creative side of you, and may even get you more views.

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  2. NoNoJanuary 1, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Thank you. I'll take your advice a license to spread the insanity. Long may we crazies reign.

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