This is an unfinished piece of art I drew and painted a couple of years ago. I’ve never taken any formal art classes – I’m sure it shows – but started drawing in adolescence. I tend to draw stylized female portraits in the style of Tamara LaPorte, my favorite artist. I wish to improve my skills and perhaps experiment with more abstract painting. I don’t quite have the skill yet to paint the way I’d like to. Most of the time, I like the sketch better – the paint seems to muck things up.
It’s been a while since I’ve drawn. Since starting full-time work, I don’t have as much time to dabble in art. But one day, perhaps I’ll get back to it. It takes energy to draw. I find that writing poetry requires less energy and is easier, of course, to edit! I’m really bad at coming up with names, like names for groups I facilitate, names for art, names for poems, etc. What name would you give this drawing? It said “warrior” to me, but like I mentioned, it’s not very creative, lol. I can’t remember what inspired it. Most of the time, I just start drawing, and what shows up, shows up!
Musings of a Taiwanese American Adoptee 
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I love that there’s a book by Tara Brach beside her; she often talks about radical compassion… so perhaps ‘patient warrior’ to channel both strength and endurance. Linda xox
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I love that. Thank you!
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Lovely work! 💜
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I’d like to call her Silverwing, an elfin archeress. ✨
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Thank you, Camilla. It’s a fitting name, and you are very talented with words 🙂
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Thanks, Moongirl! ❤️ I appreciate that you recognize that there’s a certain art to choosing a name. I like to think it’s something I’m good at, so I’m delighted that you like my suggestion! Cool drawing — I’m impressed that you can do this with no formal training!
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It’s beautiful 😀
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Thank you so much.
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You’re welcome ☺️
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