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I dare you (and myself): be vulnerable to magic of affection. Let in the sweetness.

We all need reminders to soften. To notice we might be clenching our fists, distancing from those we love or whom love us, hiding behind our masks. I know I do. I’m on a continuous journey to reconnect with my capacity for warmth. And it’s really hard sometimes. But we have so many hidden treasures and friends around to help us: Totoro, Kiki, music, cats, cupcakes, sushi, a waft of fresh forest air, a silly random endearing connection with something, somewhere, anywhere.

reflections, music, artTong WangMarch 25, 2022ghibliComment

New sketch - Camino Cielo

Finally finished this sketch! Started the outline back in December but the challenge to portray the grandeur of this view from 3000 feet high was just too daunting. The magnificent mountain range, the tiny city of Santa Barbara in the distance, the Pacific ocean, ...the wisp of clouds streaming across the sky, like wings. Camino Cielo, "Road to Heaven". It really did feel like we were standing on top of the world. I still remember so vividly.

art, quotes, reflectionsTong WangJune 17, 2016sketch, don draper, quote, santa barbara, pencil, camino cielo, ocean, nostalgiaComment