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Alice Goldbloom's avatar

Happy Anniversary!! Thank you for sharing with your admirers and fans.

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Stella Kalaw's avatar

Thank you, Alice!

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Jen Mayer | Makeist's avatar

It’s amazing Stella! Congratulations 🙌

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Stella Kalaw's avatar

Thank you, Jen!

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Your collages are so much fun!

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Stella Kalaw's avatar

Thank you, Pamela!

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

It looks amazing, Stella!

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Stella Kalaw's avatar

Thank you, Susanne! I appreciate your support, always.

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Lin Gregory's avatar

Your zine looks amazing Stella, congratulations!

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Stella Kalaw's avatar

Thank you, Lin!

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søren k. harbel's avatar

Hey Stella, I really like the paper plane! Nice. Always look forward to your posts.

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Stella Kalaw's avatar

Thank you, Søren! When I first came up with this collage, I said to myself, "It's so simple!" as most collages out there are multi-layered. I'm glad this style resonates.

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søren k. harbel's avatar

Simple is masterful. It is harder to do simple than complicated sometimes. I just watched the Maholy-Nagy doc on Prime, and they had some of his collages. I have seen a show of them some years ago, he started something very cool, and it seems you have taken up the challenge! I look forward to seeing your work every time you post!

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Stella Kalaw's avatar

I’ll have to check out that documentary of Maholy Nagy on Prime. Thank you, Søren! And grateful for tuning in every Sunday. I so appreciate it.

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Helen Cox's avatar

I am so sorry to read about your sister. When my husband died young, art certainly helped me find a path through the grief and I hope the same is true for you. Five years of amazing collage projects is certainly something to be proud of. I am definitely inspired by the work you've shared here.

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Stella Kalaw's avatar

Thank you, Helen. I wish my sister was here to see them. I believe that she is around and watching over us, her family. I'm happy to hear my work resonates with you. I appreciate you chiming in!

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Helen Cox's avatar

Of course, there is nobody who can tell us the ones we have lost can’t see us. Even if there’s a possibility of that, I think it’s the best reason to keep thriving. So they know we are honouring them, and life. I appreciate your kind response and wish you well.

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Stella Kalaw's avatar

So true, Helen.

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Manuela Thames's avatar

I love this so much, Stella! Your collages always bring me joy. I am going to get that zine. So excited!

Also this I love: “A resurrection of sorts if you are a person of faith like me. As Rainn Wilson says, “The making of art is no different from prayer.”

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Stella Kalaw's avatar

Thank you, Manuela! Ahh, that quote. I think about whenever I sit down to collage.

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Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

What a delightful and brilliant little visual treat! Your creative vision is a gift for all of us. 👏

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Stella Kalaw's avatar

Thank you Karen! I so appreciate it.

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Juliette's avatar

Happy anniversary and I love that - Februllage! I haven't seen a lot of your collages so these were great, especially the video. You're so talented!

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Stella Kalaw's avatar

Oh, thank you Juliette! Thank you for watching the video. Time flies, doesn't it? Sometimes, I can't believe it's been 5 years since the lockdowns.

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Juliette's avatar

It really doesn't seem like 5 years at all! Crazy.

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Katie Kennedy's avatar

This is so beautiful, from your art to your words, the way you these beautiful collage creations have helped you to heal and cope, and also grow and inspire. It's really stunning, all of it. I can't wait to see what you create next! And bravo on the zine!

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Stella Kalaw's avatar

Thank you, Katie! I appreciate you chiming in and letting me know you appreciate my work. I’ll be sharing more of my attempts at various color combinations and patterns. Welcome to Sundays with Stella! It’s good to have you here.

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