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Monica Royal: Sharing the Insight into "Almost"

3/27/2018

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We all have our favorite artists who we admire, and often it's more than their skill set or the way they turn their mind's eye visions into reality that's hooked us on their work.

I've been a big fan of Monica Royal's work since doing a short podcast with her three years ago. She's a regular contributor and has shared several images here on the SCU blog, including her episode of "Why?" featuring one of her favorites in 2016.  But, we had never met in person until the recent WPPI show, where we had a chance to talk about something different I wanted to try with one of her images.

Where the "Why?" series shares stories about artists and their favorite images, my idea was to share an image and talk about the how-to technique involved and why the image was created. As always with Monica - she over-delivers and exceeds expectations.

Today's post is a great reminder that life isn't always smooth sailing, and how the creative process can became a tool to move from a challenging even ugly place in life to one of hope. Monica couldn't have been more open and honest in the process she went through to create the image above, "Almost."
   
I love sound bites with images and blog posts in general. If Monica had just written her story, it would have been flat, but talking "live" about the process of how creativity transported her to a more positive mindset sets a standard for insight, her love for imaging and the creative process.  

To see more of Monica's work, just click on her image to visit her website.
11 Comments
Shari Lockhart
3/28/2018 06:30:59 pm

You are such an amazing artist and have such a way with words..... you should be so proud....xo

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Monica Royal link
4/5/2018 01:17:41 pm

Thank you Shari. I really appreciate that!

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Heather Royal link
3/29/2018 09:29:48 am

Monica, you know how up front and honest I can be! This piece actually spoke to me. I liked the movement, transparency and colours.
The fragility of the flower can be interpreted on how fragile life can be.
Great job! We

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Monica Royal link
4/5/2018 01:18:36 pm

Thank you Heather! Maybe a copy will find it's way into your stocking this year!

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Zeena Gregg link
3/29/2018 10:21:47 am

Such a cool image and I love the story behind it!

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Katherine Shannon
3/29/2018 11:20:11 am

Beautiful story!

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Monica Royal link
4/5/2018 01:19:54 pm

Thank you Katherine. Very kind!

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Monica Royal link
4/5/2018 01:20:28 pm

Thank you Katherine.

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Leyna Butcher link
3/29/2018 08:43:13 pm

I loved hearing Monica talk about the how tos but even more so about naming the image. I wish I did this more often. It was a strong argument for why I should. I’m glad your ending was a happy one.

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Monica Royal link
4/5/2018 01:19:31 pm

Thank you Leyna. If you ever want to brainstorm about titles, I'm happy to!

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Debbie
3/30/2018 12:03:31 pm

Wow! That was a great story. I love hearing about how an artist creates because I don’t have artistic ability. I really don’t think it takes away from your art to tell us your story. I know artist wants everybody to have their own story about what image means to them, but it means more to me to know the artist story. Thank you for sharing.

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