β¨"Take these seeds and put them in your pockets, so at least sunflowers will grow when you all lie down here." - Ukrainian Babusia (Grandmother) to Russian Soldier
πΌ Day 28: GARDEN - Sunflowers surrounding and growing through a fallen soldier
π«£I know this may be a bit out of the Radiate Roshni norm. However, after hearing & seeing that Babusia's powerful interactions with the uninvited occupiers (like so many others out there), I felt strongly with having this piece come to life.
βπ½This finally marks the end of the 28 February Flowers Challenge, but unfortunately it doesn't mark the end of the current main war, or any other ongoing wars for that matter.
βπ½I'm glad I was able to utilize the rest of the challenge days to create these "In Honor of Ukraine" artworks. I even donated some for a local Ukraine artwork charity sale.
βIf no one purchased them, I may sell them here to donate the proceeds myself. Let me know if you would be interested in one.
πMy mind keeps being bombarded by all the atrocities going on in the world. Often it can be way too much for me to handle while also trying to keep up with the common life we try to uphold on this side of the world.
π₯Here are some goals I need to redirect my focus back to:
1. Digital commission
2. Graphic design commission for apparel (Whaaaa? A new challenge unlocked! π)
3. Personal website in the works
4. Possible NFTs in the works π
5. Prep for 4 upcoming Art Calls
6. Continue to experiment & play within the creative journey
7. I completed the 1st 3 bodies of art in my 1st series in digital form (not revealed yet), but the next 3 are going to be acrylic paintings which I plan on completing by the Fall if not earlier
8. Focus on house projects: front door, kitchen, bathroom, backyard
9. Focus on OT work as well, especially now that I have 2 jobs
10. Self-care & Fitness throughout it all
πDid I really need that 2nd OT job? Nope.π€ͺ However, if I'm available & there is an appealing opportunity for me to help kiddos & their families even more than I am now, with an added bonus to supervise COTAs β¦ then of course I will at least attempt to apply for it.
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