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I got a new camera!

My interest in photography has been growing recently, and I finally decided to purchase a DSLR of my own. I wanted to get a reasonable mid-range camera, and end...

Study of a strawberry, in two styles.

The strawberry's popularity is pretty much unrivaled. I can't say I particularly love to eat them, but they do have a unique appearance. I do like strawberry fl...

Lunch break.

Not to overshare, but I am in a rather good mood today. I had this fantastic sundried tomato, feta, and pesto quiche for lunch, with a cup of hot oolong tea. Th...

Journal entry: the first flowers of spring.

It has been raining for days here. There is still a chill in the air, but the crocuses and snowdrops have bravely sprung up from beneath the soil and put their ...

A pause for breath, and more cursive lettering!

Special thanks to @manofmiracles for the pictured quote. I have handwritten it on an index card and now keep it on my desk for a little extra motivation. I inte...

How to create a miniature succulent planter!

Succulent planters are very pretty, but can take up a lot of space. I arranged this miniature succulent planter in a flowerpot small enough to fit in the palm o...

Sketching a great horned owl, step-by-step

It's probably safe to say that the owl is my favourite animal. The great horned owl, in particular, is one of the most iconic of these birds. The two little tuf...

Cursive Lettering Giveaway!

I'm hosting a small giveaway to show my appreciation for the Steemit community! Calligraphic lettering has become a popular look for typography. I've just start...

My new year's resolution: an illustrated diary

A belated happy new year to everyone here on Steemit. I was away on a trip for the past two weeks, and only just returned home yesterday. I'd like to share a fe...

Freeform writing: Memories of Wildflowers

The nature of everything is to undergo change. Having access to a smartphone means being able to capture our experiences on camera whenever we like. When I look...

Origami butterfly

This is a simple origami butterfly model that I folded. The interesting thing about this model is that the body of the butterfly is white, while the wings are c...

Volatility and the value of patience.

.JPG) I'd like to offer a few of my thoughts on the current state of the market. The above photograph is of an Impatiens cultivar with pinkish white flowers and...

Sketching a peregrine falcon, step-by-step

I really do like the peregrine falcon a lot, so I decided to do a bit of pencil sketching to see how well I could capture this handsome bird on paper. It was in...

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is taking over my life.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp just came out a few days ago, and I don't think I've put down my phone since. I've been a fan of this series since the first game c...

Parfait time! Let's take a breather.

Sometimes life can be sweet and wonderful, like parfait. And when it's not... well, I like to have something sweet as a reminder that things will get better aga...

Recipe with images: Classic Dinner Rolls

Hot, buttered dinner rolls go great with a turkey dinner. Especially when they're fresh from the oven! A lot of people might not want to load up on too many car...

Tutorial: How to make a Maple Leaf Rose!

Make a folded rose from maple leaves! In this step-by-step picture-based tutorial, I will show you how to fold a rose from fresh maple leaves. The leaves I used...

I miss the warm weather.

Last summer, I went to visit a family friend who owns this gorgeous property many miles outside of the city. I was just going through my old photos from this ye...

Using teacups as succulent planters

I am reluctant to keep plants in cups or mugs because of drainage issues. In this case, however, I've planted the succulent in a small plastic container, and th...

Origami pelican

Here's another origami model I folded. This model is from the 12th volume of the Origami Tanteidan Convention Magazine. It's a pelican! These birds are so stran...