Jordan Merlino

They/Them. Paper-Cut Artist who likes to explore higher consciousness in relation to the natural world🌈 www.instagram.com/jmerlino_cutpaper www.jmerlino.com

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Happy Libra Season everyone!

Happy birthday to all of the elegant Libras out there! Y’all have the coolest style in the zodiac. Y’all definitely know how to dress. Y’all have a sharp eye for beauty that is honestly inspiring. Y’all have excellent senses of humor, and you all want to make sure everyone is having fun. Thank you for being here with us with your rad selves!

This is the last zodiac sign in the collection (I started with Scorpio last year). Thanks everyone for tuning into these designs. They are available for purchase on my website.

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I have a few more pieces drying, but here is Heart-Work. I may change the name, but it’s tough to think of something right now.

I’m mainly posting this for myself. Sometimes I get caught up on not so great thoughts about myself as an artist. It might help to look at things from another perspective.

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Friday is #worldsuicidepreventionday . We can spread awareness by sharing our stories and listening to others. We can spread kindness and validation to those who are suffering from suicidal ideations right now. You are not alone.

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September is Suicide Prevention Month. It is a month when we are called to talk about our experiences with suicide to end the stigma on remaining silently suffering.

Sometimes I have suicidal thoughts and ideations, and for me they take an overwhelming form. I close myself off from the ones that I love. I become critical of my gender until I don’t see a point to anything.

Luckily things like gender affirming healthcare, medication and therapy have benefited me greatly to quiet the voices so I can start living. There needs to be more of this so nonbinary people like won’t have to result to death. We can continue to live.

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The Fragments of Understanding.

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Music Heals. The original is backwards with the guitar pointing towards the right. Gotta love technology.

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Happy Virgo Season y’all!

Happiest birthday to all of the beautiful Virgos out there! Y’all are so talented. You make your ideas come to life in such a genuine way. Y’all are so sharp and to the point about what you want for yourself. Your determination is truly captivating! Thank you for being here 💖

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I couldn’t decide if I wanted to keep this black and white or to add the watercolor, so I chose to post both versions.

Anyway I’m working on a new focus which are musicians, or humans who play music. I might focus on different instruments. This is my way of thanking music for always being there for all of us.

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Hi everyone!

I hope y’all are doing well.

I’m taking a break from art for a little bit. I am doing my very best to not look at this as a failure on my part. I started this journey with the intention to make art every day for the whole year. It’s extremely difficult to do that. I am in a place mentally where my exhaustion is getting to me. I am experiencing a lot of stress in my life, and I need to take time to step back.

This piece is from March of this year. It reminds me of bringing in light, love and beauty when things feel too structured and oppressive.

I truly appreciate everyone’s support, love and kindness through these past 200 days of making art. I’m sorry that I let y’all down.

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Day 204, Leo Season.

Posting this one early because of work.

Happy birthday Leo! We finally get to celebrate you and your beautiful heart! Your hearts are so big! Your generosity is very inspiring! You also know what you have to do to take care of yourselves. This is a quality a lot of people don’t have. You’re radiant and special. Thank you for gifting us with your presence!

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Day 203, Simple Study.

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Day 202, Relax.

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Day 200, Feel.

I’m posting this one early because I gotta run to work early tonight. I may not be able to do art tomorrow; I’m not sure at this moment. Either way, please send some healing vibes to my client. Thanks everyone 💖

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Day 199, Vulnerable.

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Day 198, Breathe.

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Day 197, Self-Soothe.