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Creating Word Art

It can be a very therapeutic practice.

Image created digitally by Author.

When I first rediscovered my artistic voice back in 2006, I was immediately drawn to word art. I’m not sure exactly what the draw is for me, but as a writer, I suppose it makes sense.

Words are power, after all.

My Artist Story — I Didn’t Know That I Was an Artist

Using words to create an image can be quite therapeutic. Usually, I would just start with the word that I wanted, then I would build the design out from there.

In those days I was mostly using ink and watercolor pencil crayons. Here are some examples of a few that I made in various years:

(Note: some have been brightened or altered for printing purposes.)

Live Out Loud. Drawing by Author.