Stories, Sketches & City Reflections
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April brings a fresh collection of stories, reflections, and creative explorations from alisonlittle.blog—spanning art, community, culture, and a few unexpected moments of joy along the way.
🎨 Artistic Progress: March in Review
Last month’s digital sketching journey focused on self-portraiture—experimenting with texture, refining techniques, and learning to work more confidently with layers. It was a month of patience, practice, and small but meaningful breakthroughs.
🖋️ Flash Fiction & Storytelling
- Standing to Attention explores the quiet unraveling of control beneath a composed exterior, set against the calm of Crosby Beach.
- Let’s Share a Kabab offers something lighter—a tender, spontaneous love story that proves it’s never too late for connection, laughter, and a little magic.
🎭 Art & Exhibitions
A visit to FACT Liverpool inspired a deep dive into a surreal, multi-screen installation filled with satire, fantasy, and unsettling beauty. Bold, chaotic, and immersive, it’s an experience that lingers long after you leave.
🌈 Symbols & Meaning
From biblical origins to its place in modern culture, the Rainbow continues to evolve as a symbol of hope, identity, and unity—explored in this thoughtful reflection on its enduring power.
👒 Style, Sustainability & Debate
With the return of the “Best Hat” award at the Grand National, questions arise about fashion traditions and environmental impact. Can style and sustainability coexist?
🏙️ Liverpool Stories
- Paddington Village’s striking “rusty” hotel sparks debate—bold design or industrial illusion?
- Fort Crosby Bunker reveals a hidden world where wartime history meets modern street art.
- A growing campaign highlights the urgent need to restore a community library in Everton and Anfield.
🏃 Personal Challenge
A 330-mile running journey along the North-West coast is underway—balancing training, work, and endurance while discovering the beauty of the coastline step by step.
🚻 Big Events, Small Frustrations
The London Marathon raises questions about innovation and practicality with the introduction of women’s urinals—an attempt to solve a long-standing issue that may not quite hit the mark.
💭 Reflections on Identity
From Childhood Nicknames to adult identities, a look at how the names we’re given (and sometimes stuck with) shape who we become.
Thank you for reading and being part of this journey. As always, there’s more to explore, question, and create in the months ahead.
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