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Hands

December 19, 2022December 16, 2022fullfrontispieceLeave a comment
“The likeness is good but why does every artist struggle with depicting hands?”

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Reinactment

December 18, 2022December 16, 2022fullfrontispieceLeave a comment
“I woke up and the apparition was reaching for me like this”

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I’m a Pirate

December 17, 2022December 16, 2022fullfrontispieceLeave a comment
“When your family wants you to be a respectable lady, but in your soul you are a pirate”

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Bridezilla

December 16, 2022December 16, 2022fullfrontispieceLeave a comment
“The groom doesn’t get to be in any photos – this is MY day!”

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Party Hard

December 14, 2022December 13, 2022fullfrontispieceLeave a comment
“How I feel the day after partying a bit too hard”

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Proportions

December 13, 2022December 11, 2022fullfrontispieceLeave a comment
“My clothing isn’t large, I’ve just got a super small face”

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Rock On

December 12, 2022December 11, 2022fullfrontispieceLeave a comment
“Secret sign of the horns hand gesture”

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Trendsetter

December 11, 2022December 10, 2022fullfrontispieceLeave a comment
“Tight barrel curls are the next big thing”

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Special Effects

December 10, 2022fullfrontispieceLeave a comment
“These special effects contacts are awesome!”

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Lampshade Hat

December 9, 2022fullfrontispieceLeave a comment
“Uh oh, looks like Mrs. Blight had a bit too much to drink at the company Christmas party”

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