Laura Connaughton

Creative available for commission work. Specializing in concept development, illustration, murals, graphics and 3-D set design & construction.

[Laura Connaughton @itsqueenii]

Happy #PortfolioDay!
👩‍🎨 I'm an artist specializing in #DogArt 🖼️
🖌️ I Love to highlight individual personalities
🎨 Can work locally or from photographs

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@niyetsel Mind

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[Proud Native Americans @proud_native_am]

The red handprint has emerged as a prominent symbol associated with the movement for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Relatives across North America, representing a powerful and enduring emblem of resistance and remembrance. Painted across the mouth or hand, this symbol signifies the silenced voices of victims of violence, the families seeking answers, and the ongoing struggle for justice, visibility, and accountability that Indigenous communities continue to face. For many Indigenous communities, the red handprint is not merely a form of artistic expression or a social media phenomenon, but a poignant reminder of lives lost, individuals still missing, and the intergenerational trauma borne by families and Nations. The movement gained increased visibility as Indigenous advocates, families, artists, and organizers raised awareness about the disproportionately high rates of violence affecting Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit relatives in Canada and the United States. The color red holds significant meaning in various Indigenous cultures, symbolizing a call for the remembrance and honoring of missing loved ones. Today, the red handprint is prominently displayed at marches, vigils, murals, powwows, graduation ceremonies, and awareness campaigns, serving as a symbol of both mourning and resistance. It honors the memories of those lost while advocating for change to benefit future generations. For supporters, sharing this symbol respectfully requires understanding the underlying pain and advocacy, rather than treating it superficially. While awareness alone cannot rectify the loss, communities continue to utilize this symbol to ensure the names, stories, and voices of Indigenous individuals are not forgotten. #MMIWG #MMIW #IndigenousVoices

[Francisco Ribeiro @fraveris]

"Trees are poems that Earth writes upon the sky."

Khalil Gibran

Ralph Emerson art

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Get out there and MAKE STUFF. #Creativity

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@Jassmini2 Both

[Your Natural Remedies @Dr_Paiwan]

Sweet Potato Chocolate

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@Liza137823 Vacuum Cleaner outlet

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@buitengebieden Aww

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@CrazyVibes_1 💕

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@Monica55dzrh Mint

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@otokyo Open the drain

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@RaminNasibov Clever

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@Beyond_theleash Look at that smile! Adorable 💕

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By Sergio Grinberg.