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The Art of Story

July 16, 2014
by penny
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New Graphic Book

I’ve finished my latest graphic book.  I have the intro page, etc. to finish, then off to Cal at Caligraphics.  He formats it so I can upload to Smashwords.  Here is the finished cover.

July 13, 2014
by penny
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New Graphic Book Coming

I’m nearing the final panels for a new graphic book.  The story: We assume parents make the all sacrifices for satisfy their children.  We seldom look at the sacrifices children make to satisfy their parents.  I shamelessly borrowed the graphic … Continue reading

June 29, 2014
by penny
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Poem 5

Done on my ipad using the Zen Brush app.  This app is very flexible and smooth within it’s defined range. Click to enlarge.

June 24, 2014
by penny
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Poem 4

The short poems are offering new ways of expression.  I’m honing my ipad skills which is a different medium than brush & paint or pen and ink. Click on image to enlarge.

June 23, 2014
by penny
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Poem 57

The image inspired by a short Japanese poem by Fujiwra Tadamichi As I row over the plain Of the sea and gaze Into the distance, the waves Merge with the bright sky.

June 22, 2014
by penny
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Poem Lines

A friend left several books to me.  One is of Japanese poetry.  On reading, this image came to mind. Poem 85 / click to enlarge.

June 19, 2014
by penny
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Grimma I

Coming from a large family, I decided to do my own reality show.  Click image to enlarge.

June 17, 2014
by penny
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Changing Gears

The graphic story I have been working on has stalled.  Rather than fight it I’m going to set it aside.  I need to decide whether to take the story in another direction or hold to its present course.  Meantime, I … Continue reading

April 28, 2014
by penny
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In the Interim

Still working on two different writing projects.  One is for my life stories, the other my coming graphic book.  In the interim, here is an ACEO painting I did (2.5″x3.5″ / 6.5 x 9 cm) The shy, wild orchid of … Continue reading

April 8, 2014
by penny
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A New Book

Beginning a new book may require a certain amount of circling to find the “teller” of the story.  I happened to attend an illustrator’s workshop when first working on “Nigel & Jinx.”  (I was trying to work out how the … Continue reading