In Memoriam of Armanda
for our fellow Scribbler Ashley.
May her smile now warm the heavens as it did here on earth.
-HP3
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Hummingbird Tribute
Hi all, Mark here.
Today's post is a special tribute--
fellow Scribble Nerd Ashley's dear friend Armanda recently passed away, and as a group we each decided to illustrate a special piece in her memory. I did not know Armanda, but I have learned from Ashley's writing that Armanda was a positive, compassionate, and very loving person. She had liked the idea of a hummingbird and daisy for a tattoo, so my tribute features my take on those those two things. I feel that the energy and beauty of a hummingbird is a fitting tribute for such a special person.
Today's post is a special tribute--
fellow Scribble Nerd Ashley's dear friend Armanda recently passed away, and as a group we each decided to illustrate a special piece in her memory. I did not know Armanda, but I have learned from Ashley's writing that Armanda was a positive, compassionate, and very loving person. She had liked the idea of a hummingbird and daisy for a tattoo, so my tribute features my take on those those two things. I feel that the energy and beauty of a hummingbird is a fitting tribute for such a special person.
My deepest condolences go out to Armanda's family, friends and loved ones.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Hummingbird Dreams
Sadly, I never had the honor of meeting Armanda. My
connection to her has simply been through the loving and passionate words of
the wonderful Ashley Ribblett. Armanda dreamed of one day getting a tattoo of a
humming bird flitting around a daisy and hopefully I’ve created something she
would have enjoyed.
I choose to honor Armanda's memory by creating something colorful and overflowing with life and movement, so I've included some close-ups to showcase the energy of this piece.
Monday, November 10, 2014
throwback to good days
this is a throwback from my sketchbook around September of 2 years ago. It was one of many rarer good days and we spent it eating crepes, sipping pumpkin lattes and makin' a sketch for a friend. The cafe is La Petite Triangle.
Weekly Challenge SPECIAL: Remembering Armanda McCafferty 11/30/84-11/05/14
Hey folks, this is your fellow scribble nerd Ashley here taking over for Dee this week to bring you a very special challenge: my best friend Armanda.
Armanda has been my best friend for a little over 10 years and after fighting a very miserable and painful illness for the last 5 she finally let go and passed away Wednesday morning.
It's difficult for me to find things to say about her that don't sound like some cliche Hallmark card.
She was one of the truest, goodest, most kind hearted people I've ever met. She valued every single person she ever knew. Even through some of her darkest times she still put on a smile and tried to make the day brighter for the people who cared for her both in and out of the hospital. Her good nature was infectious even to a hardened asshole like me.
We used to joke often about how conflicting our natures were and how by all means we shouldn't be friends, but ended up with a bond closer than most sisters. Not a day went by when I visited, despite the pain she was in, where she didn't inquire about my well-being or what new things I had going with my art projects.
Well babe, now you're one of 'em.
It's not much, but I hope I can at least honor the memory of you and all you've done for me.
Thank you Scribble Nerds, my friends, for putting pencil to paper and helping out a nerd in need.
(All challenges will be put up on display during Friday's wake)
Armanda has been my best friend for a little over 10 years and after fighting a very miserable and painful illness for the last 5 she finally let go and passed away Wednesday morning.
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It's difficult for me to find things to say about her that don't sound like some cliche Hallmark card.
She was one of the truest, goodest, most kind hearted people I've ever met. She valued every single person she ever knew. Even through some of her darkest times she still put on a smile and tried to make the day brighter for the people who cared for her both in and out of the hospital. Her good nature was infectious even to a hardened asshole like me.
We used to joke often about how conflicting our natures were and how by all means we shouldn't be friends, but ended up with a bond closer than most sisters. Not a day went by when I visited, despite the pain she was in, where she didn't inquire about my well-being or what new things I had going with my art projects.
Well babe, now you're one of 'em.
It's not much, but I hope I can at least honor the memory of you and all you've done for me.
Thank you Scribble Nerds, my friends, for putting pencil to paper and helping out a nerd in need.
(All challenges will be put up on display during Friday's wake)
Friday, November 7, 2014
The Latest Ish
Just some stuff that's been rattling around lately. The Nerds and I were at Oddmall last weekend which gave me a little look into my merchandise. What sells, what doesn't, what randomly flicks in and out of existence. The tiny universe that is a convention is a really strange place. Anyway, here's a random smattering of little art poops I've had in the last few weeks.
XO – Clare
Monday, November 3, 2014
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