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Sabyasachi Saikia's avatar

Fantastic. And also the idea of your inner-child, or your younger self, as a muse has revolutionary potential with how we relate to art, creativity and to other people as well.

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iL.'s avatar

Love this idea, thanks Sabyasachi

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Gabriela C's avatar

So good

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iL.'s avatar

thank you, Gabriela :)

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AA's avatar

Beautiful piece brother

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iL.'s avatar

thank you bro 🤞🏼

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Diana's avatar

This read is full of insights... the way you "study the life of strangers" and recreate it in art. Perfect immersion. Chapeau, Ilan!!👏🫶

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iL.'s avatar

Thanks, Diana. Felt more meandering than some of my other posts but there were too many lessons I wanted to share. Action is the greatest teacher. Appreciate you !

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Grace  Thao's avatar

To capture beauty, especially in the world we live in, requires strength and stamina. This piece is a memoir of artistic resilience! 🎀🎀

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MJ Bel's avatar

Talking to strangers is not easy for us, introverts. I wish I could experience what you so beautifully described. :)

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Asia Bochenek's avatar

Oh, the every day Muses. 🐚 There is poetry is everything we've been through and seen with our own eyes- in absolutely everything. 🤍

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