deviant art

Deviant Login Shop  Join deviantART for FREE Take the Tour
About Traditional Art / Artist Premium Member VonFemale/United States Recent Activity
Deviant for 9 Years
1 Month Premium Membership
Statistics 143 Deviations 6,220 Comments 82,607 Pageviews

Newest Deviations

The Recovery Project

Journal Entry: Tue Apr 16, 2013, 12:25 PM


For the rest of the year, I'm going to devote myself to a sketch a day sort of thing.  The goal is to try and keep my drawing skills sharp and by the end of the year push to have at least 100 drawings done.  I will try publish updates on Saturdays when possible, at least once a week.  I want to take everyone on this journey with me, through the stronger and weaker times.  

Most of my regular followers know about what is going on, but I'll post this for new viewers to see why I need to work on this project:
I have a rare inoperable tumor inside of my spinal cord.  The pressure is causing me to lose mostly leg and some intestinal function.  The radiation to my spine that was used to save my life has a brutally slow healing time, and I'm going to go nuts if I don't have something to focus on.  I want to be able to sketch, draw or work on something.  I'll post everything from silly doodles to large drawings, just whatever I'm feeling.  Some days I'm going to be sick and my work will reflect my inability to get much done.

Can I do it?  I'm not sure.  Going to try.  Thank you all for being so patient, literally waiting year long time periods to see new pieces.  I :heart: you all.

Notes: Whoops, I edited this one instead of starting a new one, sorry everyone.  I still have some comic ideas in mind, haven't abandoned that yet.  Just need to be stronger before I can put together a more comprehensive work.

** Stardust Girls **

deviantID

*lavonia
Lavonia
Artist | Traditional Art
United States
Lavonia grew up in rural Mississippi. She loved chasing the sun through the trees and drawing unicorns and bugs and birds with colored jewels in their foreheads. In college, she attained an art's degree with her classes structured primarily around printmaking. The artist has taught fine art painting and worked as a illustrator.

She has a rare inoperable spinal tumor and has undergone surgery and radiation and is currently recovering. She has lost the use of her legs, but is hopeful that she will be able to regain some of the function over time. “I am a survivor and I am grateful for every moment. My work shows the juxtaposition of soft femininity and fierceness and survival in dreamlike settings.”
Interests

Twitter

Comments


Add a Comment:
 
:iconsetsunakaizersoze:
just to say that you are talented!!! keep up the good work ^^
Reply
:iconcheynemodel:
~cheynemodel Apr 18, 2013  New member
You do some amazing drawings and art! If ever you need a photo to draw from, check out my page as i'm a fashion model with an androgynous look. Also have a greek sculpture-esque look and bald beauty. I've changed looks a few time. Maybe we can work on a drawing collaboration together
Reply
:iconlavonia:
Mood: Joy *lavonia Apr 18, 2013   Traditional Artist
Thank you, I would love to draw you sometime. :)
Reply
:iconcheynemodel:
~cheynemodel Apr 27, 2013  New member
:))
Reply
:icon1oshuart:
thanks for the fav ^^I invite you to my gallery maybe you like another illustration :D
Reply
:iconyoungartfinest:
~YoungArtFinest Apr 10, 2013  New member Hobbyist Traditional Artist
You mean it? Wow! I really appreciate that! :iconichigosmileplz:
Reply
:iconyoungartfinest:
~YoungArtFinest Apr 8, 2013  New member Hobbyist Traditional Artist
You're an inspiration.
Reply
:iconlavonia:
Mood: Love *lavonia Apr 10, 2013   Traditional Artist
:hug: Thank you so much. I love your little flower fairy girl!
Reply
:iconcatch---22:
thank you very much for the watch :)
Reply
:iconcatch---22:
thank you very much for the watch :)
Reply
:iconeowyn831:
~Eowyn831 Feb 14, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Happy Valentine's Day! :iconkokorox:
Reply
:iconlavonia:
*lavonia Feb 16, 2013   Traditional Artist
Happy Valentine's Day, to you too! :huggle:
Reply
:iconilaaaria:
Thank you for the :+fav:
='D
Reply
:iconminiature-teacup:
*Miniature-Teacup Jan 16, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
Thanks very much for the favourite! :huggle:
Reply
:iconijgadget:
Hi, Vonia, how are you?

I haven't dropped in to say hi in a long time, but I've been getting your journal updates and I'm keeping you in my thoughts. Hope this new year brings you lots of happiness!! :hug:
Reply
Add a Comment: