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Challenge 139: Illustrated Info: What Makes a Magical Girl (Sakura Kinomoto)

When I initially landed on this concept I wasn’t sure if I wanted to make it a super generic magical girl guide or get specific with it. As time went on though I totally gave in and went with my absolute favorite, Sakura Kinomoto. 🌸 Once that was decided the only difficult part was choosing which costume/ outfit I’d use XP

Elizabeth B.

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Challenge 139: Illustrated Info: Anatomy of a Good Voter Tomorrow is a really big day in the United States, so I thought this challenge would be a good opportunity to remind folks about the duties of being a good citizen!  Wears a mask: please be sure to respect the health and safety of others, even if you’re *outside* in a line to vote!  Has a plan: this year is a very complicated one, and there are many obstacles in the way for many people. Be sure you’ve looked up the best polling locations, strategies and other things to prepare yourself! Votes with empathy for others, too: just because something doesn’t impact you directly, doesn’t mean it isn’t important. If people in marginalized communities are telling you that a certain vote is going to hurt them, why would you vote for it anyway? Have some empathy for your fellow Americans! Votes early: we’ve passed the point of early voting for those who were able to do so (with record turnouts!) but if you’re voting on election day, be sure to get to the polls as early as possible, because the lines are likely going to be very long. Researches local candidates: this isn’t just an election for the presidency! Make sure you know what’s happening locally, because in many ways, those folks are having a much larger impact on your day-to-day life. Some positions don’t list political affiliation, so you want to be sure you know who you’re voting for. Gets to that mailbox or polling location: don’t procrastinate and miss your opportunity. Now is not the time to indulge laziness! Practices self care: however, be as lazy as you need to be, after you’ve voted and are waiting for the results. Make sure to take care of yourself and your loved ones during this difficult time. Allow space for imperfections and low productivity. Acknowledge your stress. Do things that make you happy. Happy voting friends, and here’s to hoping for a better 2021! Caitlin

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Challenge 139: Illustrated Info: Tomato Confit 

Here’s a recipe of sorts that I use every time I have to use up some ripe tomatoes! It keeps very well in the fridge this way, and is really delicious! I hope you try this out some time! -Sayada

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Challenge 139: Illustrated Info: A Brief Guide to Edible (and Inedible) Mushrooms

I’ve never been a big fan of mushrooms, and I’ve probably never eaten anything other than a portobello. But they are an absolute blast to draw because there is so much variety in their shapes and textures, and it was super interesting doing the research for this and learning about the different flavors and cooking options. I might (just maybe) even be a little interested in sampling some of these myself someday.

(On a side note: why is it that a lot of the poisonous mushrooms look so cheerful and inviting/innocuous, while so many of the edible mushrooms look like something out of a Cronenberg film?)

James

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Challenge 139: Illustrated Info: How To Have A Cozy Night In

Now that we are getting closer to the winter months, I foresee many more cozy nights in for me, especially with COVID cases rising yet again. I’ve been trying to prioritize self care during these past several months of uncertainty and stress, so I thought I would share my tips on how to have the perfect cozy night in!

-Sarah

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Challenge 139: Illustrated Info: Toilet Paper

Ever wonder what we’re flushing down the toilet? It’s fascinating what goes into some of the common everyday household items. Truly gets you questioning what we use to clean our derrière. This being; Toilet paper, a rare commodity earlier this year, but at what cost will our butt have to bear when our valued resource such as our “tree” gets flushed down the pipes. Just something to think about when your on the can.

-Emily McA

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Challenge 139: Illustrated Info: Rabbit First Aid Kit

Adding to my Bunny Care series this illustrated first aid kit for bunny owners is not only fun to look at but will help you get what your bunny needs when your bunny falls ill and help you prepare on what you can do to help them. I see so many threads on social media about what rabbit owners should have in their first aid kit. While it's well intentioned advice, we see a lot of dangerous things listed. I illustrated a list of things that have helped my local rabbit rescue during emergencies (House Rabbit Society Verified) to make it easy for all bunny owners to be prepared in case of an emergency. I hope you all enjoy! 


-Tina   


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Challenge 139: Illustrated Info: Kintsugi

It took me awhile to figure this concept out. I eventually came to something that hits me personally and some personal art I am making, kintsugi. A very impressive way of mending ceramics with ties into philosophy and a wordly viewpoint.

Hope you enjoy!

Brett M.