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Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds --Shakespeare



I hand-paint each leaf and petal with pearlescent watercolors. It's a fun way to celebrate poetry!

Do you like this poem by Shakespeare?

Hi, Lisa--

Yes, I like that Shakespeare sonnet very much. I have a commentary on it at Shakespeare Sonnet 116. Actually, I have written commentaries on all 154 Shakespeare sonnets.

Maybe that's more info that you wanted to know, but thought I'd let you know in case you are interested.

Your hand-painted lotus is lovely and you're right, it's a fun and beautiful way to celebrate poetry. Thanks for sharing!

Here's the same sonnet done in vintage paper style.

I love doing these sorts of projects . It brings the poetry to life!

Tweaking a Shakespeare poem to have the right amount of gentle tinting to its faded look