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xuxalue t1_je45zbk wrote

Wow thats really neat. Thank you for sharing

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here4dambivalence t1_je4dner wrote

Beautiful work. I love all the spirals and colors making up the strands of hair that the sparrows are pulling on. The look in the eyes, has quite the pull as well, not sure if it is more of being lost in thought or wondering or melancholy a mix of these even? What types/brands of ink did you use?

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ika_simpson OP t1_je4e9nt wrote

Hey thanks for that 🙏🏼🙌🏽☺️✨ , love the observation 🙌🏽 .....i use a local brand of colour inks named Daytone

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vivibuni t1_je4x41v wrote

i really love the details, especially the "get up" the sparrows seem to have written 🥹❤️💖

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ika_simpson OP t1_je4zttt wrote

Thank You Thank You Thank You 🥺🥺🙏🏼🙌🏽✨✨✨✨✨✨, super good to know the 'get up',seems to have resonated with you ☺️🚀

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vivibuni t1_je500in wrote

it really has!! all the little birdies want to encourage 🥹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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ika_simpson OP t1_je51ydt wrote

💯Yessssss, in some tiny way i hope they have encouraged you as well ✨🙌🏽🚀

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i-d-even-k- t1_je4oikj wrote

Why is the tiny sparrow in her hand dead? :(

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Drcfan t1_je4nikq wrote

You draw like Terese Nielsen

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ika_simpson OP t1_je4ykb1 wrote

Yess i have been told that , but I'm glad to hear my work recalls that of a revered artist with amazing work , Thank you for that 😄✨🙏🏼🙌🏽✨

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Narfi1 t1_je4j7as wrote

Makes me think of Enki Bilal

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ika_simpson OP t1_je4jseu wrote

Will definitely check out his work 🙌🏽, Thanks for the introduction ✨

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PunkNDonuts_ t1_je4sjxf wrote

This is gorgeous and absolutely worthy of framing. This deserves to be on someone’s wall where it’ll be appreciated for years to come. Beautifully done.

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ika_simpson OP t1_je4y2fj wrote

Hey Thank you so much for that 🙏🏼🙌🏽✨✨✨, that someone could be you too ☺️😄

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multigrin t1_je5463k wrote

This is moving for me. My Mother spoke about sparrows from time to time. There's a lot of good memories coming back. Thanks for sharing.

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ika_simpson OP t1_je56fh1 wrote

Hey I'm really glad you shared as well ,Thank you for that ✨🙌🏽, it's comments and responses like this that truly help the subjective aspect of art really sink in ,to hear it moves you mean a lot .Thank you once again 🙏🏼🥺🚀✨

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bot3905 t1_je59a4n wrote

Sam? Lol. Had a friend in college that made art like this. Beautiful!

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ika_simpson OP t1_je5bqk4 wrote

Delighted to remind you of a friend ,Thanks 😄🙏🏼🙌🏽✨

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DeusEx-Machinist t1_je5g7o9 wrote

Incredibly beautiful. It kind of reminds me of the cover art from the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.

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ika_simpson OP t1_je5hu0r wrote

Hey Thank You 🙏🏼🙌🏽✨✨........Just looked up the cover , I'm guessing it must be the face particularly the eyes and the black colour rendereing of it ... it's nice to know the piece recalled a book cover for you 😄

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Axela556 t1_je5zpmt wrote

This is gorgeous! I love your style and the colors you used.

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ika_simpson OP t1_je64cvy wrote

Hey Thank you so much🙏🏼 🙌🏽✨✨😄

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WizardSenpai t1_je61vuy wrote

I absolutely love the style but something ab the hair and the face shape makes me think its of trump haha

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ika_simpson OP t1_je67hrl wrote

Hey Thank You 🙏🏼🙌🏽✨😄, that's a weird observation and i welcome it 😄😄✨✨✨

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birdlawprofessor t1_je4dmmv wrote

This is the 5th time you've posted this to this sub in less than 3 weeks.

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ika_simpson OP t1_je4e0gc wrote

Yep that's intentional ,there are 22 million people on the sub , each time i post ,the reach of the posts vary from 50k to 500k people . Assuming that 10% of that 22 million are active on this subreddit, that would be about 2 million people , i have only reached a 1/4th of that no.

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SignorSarcasm t1_je4vyqf wrote

Whoa hold up there; you’re posting art on an art subreddit in an attempt to reach people who enjoy art with your work? NOT COOL

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vivibuni t1_je4x2dh wrote

keep reposting your art!!!! get those eyes on your gorgeous works!!!! this is the first ive seen it, and im in awe of my new favorite piece!!!! 💖💖💖

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ika_simpson OP t1_je4ywdl wrote

Hey Thank you for that 🥺🙏🏼🙌🏽✨✨✨, glad to hear you confirm the very thing I hoped for when posting this ✨🚀

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MedronLinn t1_je71m1e wrote

As much as I love your art, posting the same artwork 5 times in a row over 3 weeks, even with different cropping (and name), in my opinion is breaking rule 10...

> Wait at least a year or longer before reposting your own art. Posting, deleting, and posting again to farm more karma will get you banned.

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nickbrophy8 t1_je4x8vj wrote

My first time seeing it, and it's one of my favorites yet!

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ika_simpson OP t1_je4z532 wrote

Thank you 🥺🙏🏼🙌🏽✨✨✨, glad to know my work is reaching new people here ,that was the intent while posting it here

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Rude_Session52 t1_je5988o wrote

I've never seen it and I'm in love with it. I'm really glad OP is reposting. Maybe if you spent less time on reddit, you'd have other things to complain about than reposts.

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trash-juice t1_je4rr51 wrote

Sublime - please keep it up - thanks for sharing

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ika_simpson OP t1_je4xw7j wrote

Hey Thank you so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏽✨✨

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JamesWjRose t1_je4sm5f wrote

That's a really interesting style, cool.

Hope you have a wonderful day

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ika_simpson OP t1_je4zhvg wrote

Thank you ✨✨✨🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏼😄, you too 🙌🏽🚀✨

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GoLightLady t1_je4worc wrote

Beautiful piece. TY for sharing it. 💕

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sprocketous t1_je4x8no wrote

I could look at this all day. Nice work!

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ika_simpson OP t1_je4zx21 wrote

Please do 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏼✨, take all the time you want Thanks 😄🙌🏽🙏🏼✨✨✨

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sprocketous t1_je50rzy wrote

Is this traced from a photo? How much cgi did you use? The composition is lovely.

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ika_simpson OP t1_je51bt6 wrote

This is entirely hand drawn and painted , no tracing , photo references are definitely used ,........hope that answers your question.....glad u like the composition 😄✨🙌🏽

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BarbecueStu t1_je4yool wrote

Really beautiful work. Some of your work would look great as something like a playmat. Keep it up!

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ika_simpson OP t1_je50cn2 wrote

That's an interesting suggestion, Thanks for that 🙌🏽✨👌🏽 Thank you 🙏🏼🙌🏽✨😄,

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OneAntleredDeer t1_je53ez8 wrote

Wow! This is amazing. Would love to see more of your work!

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ika_simpson OP t1_je53o1b wrote

Hey Thank you so much🙏🏼 🙌🏽🙌🏽✨✨✨✨, u can check my bio for more works ☺️

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sww33tjan3 t1_je5bsvq wrote

This is so absolutely stunning...

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ika_simpson OP t1_je5bw4d wrote

Hey Thank you so much😄🙏🏼 🙌🏽🙌🏽✨

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sww33tjan3 t1_je5c9he wrote

I'm so memorized by paintings it's so hard to create any kind of color I can barely make a pencil work for me your work is so amazing seriously and I can see the emotion in her eyes and face that's the thing that differentiates you ty for bringing some beauty into this strange world. We need things like this to bring us back to remembering what humanity looks like🤗

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ika_simpson OP t1_je5efdx wrote

Love hearing your observation, glad you are catching all those details , especially that of the eyes 🥺✨and the emotion, Thanks for the appreciation really means a lot 🙏🏼🙌🏽✨

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sww33tjan3 t1_je5ero5 wrote

Of coarse! What u do takes another of work people don't realize. It's your outlet and that's so important to your mental stability people see it as pretty and don't understand the underlying layers of what that art does in your life and even others. Again keep up the good work keep shining your light don't dim it out 🤗

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ika_simpson OP t1_je5fhl6 wrote

😭 Thankyou for acknowledging and understanding the effort🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽✨

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calyx_venus t1_je5ckvg wrote

Love this. Love the “get up” detail. Beautiful art

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ika_simpson OP t1_je5dotj wrote

Thank you so much 🙌🏽🙏🏼✨✨😄, glad the 'get up' detail caught your eye ✨

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jfl_cmmnts t1_je5f15d wrote

Lovely! But bird #3 looks like a warbler

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ika_simpson OP t1_je5g5ub wrote

It's actually a female house sparrow .....just looked up warbler bird ,and i can see the similarity ,good observation 👌🏽..... If it seems more like a warbler , let's assume the sparrows are hosting it among them 😉😄

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Apprehensive_Bar3812 t1_je5k9b7 wrote

Wow, this is incredible! Her hair looks like abstract mosaic art. Thank you for sharing!

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peterpaapan t1_je5kx70 wrote

Really like your style. Immediately caught my attention!

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ika_simpson OP t1_je5l3sz wrote

Thank You 🙏🏼🙌🏽✨😄, I'm glad it caught your attention 🙌🏽

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FlacidBarnacle t1_je5mnog wrote

Oh man oh GeeZ this is amazing ooOH my GeEz I love it - the colors, the style, the concept, the execution is flawless and god is it not the most relatable feeling. The juxtaposition of the bright/warm colors and whimsical style on top of the underlying dark meaning is just perfect

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ika_simpson OP t1_je5p4bb wrote

Hey Thank You Thank You Thank You 🙏🏼🙌🏽🙌🏽✨✨✨, you clearly have the observation of a person who has observed/attempted/created things of beauty ,really super glad to hear your observation about my work , Thank you so much once again 🙏🏼🙌🏽✨✨✨🥺

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FlacidBarnacle t1_je5prm0 wrote

You are more than welcome and I actually want to purchase this if you are willing - dm me

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ika_simpson OP t1_je5q8x0 wrote

Hey Thank You so much for the interest , will DM you

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FlacidBarnacle t1_je5qlxc wrote

And also I own an art gallery/custom frame store and would love to exhibit your work/sell on consignment - if you crank out a series of paintings like these and would want to do something like that in the future - we’ll talk in dms lol

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Mysterious-Bee-3241 t1_je5p56e wrote

I love how this tells a story! The colors, composition and style are all connected in a unique and engaging way. Go you!

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ika_simpson OP t1_je6mzgf wrote

Hey!!!! Thank You So So So Much ,felt really nice to read this 🥺🥺🙏🏼🙌🏽✨✨✨✨✨

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reallyConfusedPanda t1_je5rl6z wrote

Clean lines like a mothefucker…. Great job!!!

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ika_simpson OP t1_je64nro wrote

Thank you so much for noticing 🥺🥺🥺🙏🏼🙌🏽✨✨✨

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reallyConfusedPanda t1_je8kmwz wrote

Does ink work similar to watercolor or it’s easier to get the boundaries tight with ink?

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ika_simpson OP t1_je8p5t3 wrote

Ink is very similar to watercolor in application, and compared to watercolor it is less opaque.

The tight boundaries you see here , like the hair is done in pencil , and hand in colour pencils, whereas the birds are outlined in ink

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HappeeWrite t1_je5tqfl wrote

This is incredible!! Love it so much

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elvesandfairies t1_je5w6md wrote

This is so incredibly beautiful..! I love the colours, and oh, the birds! It feels so light, so elegant...

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ika_simpson OP t1_je65sq4 wrote

Thank you so so much 🙏🏼🙌🏽✨🥺🥺, glad to hear what you see and feel about the birds ✨🙌🏽

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peanutandcat t1_je5xks7 wrote

You captured a whole mood here. It has absolutely moved me, like all great art. Thank you for sharing!

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ika_simpson OP t1_je65zk4 wrote

Thank You Thank You Thank You, ✨✨✨🙌🏽🙌🏽🥺🥺🥺🥺🙏🏼,....it means a lot to hear that my work moves you ,thank you so much for that 🙌🏽

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alligator_soup t1_je5yivr wrote

Beautiful and thought-provoking. It makes me wonder what she’s thinking about.

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ika_simpson OP t1_je66pal wrote

Thank you so much 🙏🏼🙌🏽✨✨Always glad to hear that my work is thought provoking, it's sort of an acknowledgement, of the amount of thought that goes into making the piece Thanks again 🥺🙌🏽✨

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freshfroot666 t1_je60wwd wrote

This gave me some serotonin tysm

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ika_simpson OP t1_je672av wrote

Thank you so much for letting me know that 🙌🏽🙌🏽✨✨☺️😄,more serotonin to you 🫡😍✨✨

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Smokestack830 t1_je61f2p wrote

Very cool piece. I see a frog in her ear!

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ika_simpson OP t1_je67c4c wrote

I think this is my favourite most interesting comment so far , cause I'm slowly starting to see the ear as a frog myself , the earring really helped 🙌🏽😅😂😍✨✨✨✨

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LeKindStranger t1_je69v3f wrote

Beautiful, I hope you keep enjoying what you do!

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ika_simpson OP t1_je6a4dt wrote

Thank you 🙏🏼🙌🏽😄✨✨, i hope same for you too 😄✨

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LeKindStranger t1_je6bpbp wrote

I really like it, it has:

  • Many details, keep discovering but not overwhelming

  • A positive message, with a sad note

  • Creative blend of styles, abstracted and realistic

  • Fresh color combinations, natural and unexpected

I find contradictions and paradoxes fascinating and this has a lot of that going on.

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ika_simpson OP t1_je6fmvt wrote

Thank you for this✨ 🙌🏽, taking the time to list out your observations and sharing them , i super appreciate this 🥺🥺🙏🏼🙌🏽✨

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ika_simpson OP t1_je6i2yn wrote

Would love to hear about the contradictions and paradoxes , whenever you are free ☺️

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llewsor t1_je6bf95 wrote

beautiful gives me the happy prince vibes

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ika_simpson OP t1_je6fsrr wrote

Thank You 😄✨🙏🏼🙌🏽, that's a lovely recall

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APintOfFreshAir t1_je6jvmf wrote

The ear looks like an amphibian animal in the early stages of development.

Beautiful drawing tho.

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ika_simpson OP t1_je6k6p1 wrote

Funfact : you are the second redditor to make that connection to an amphibian 😄😅

It's a weird observation and is absolutely welcome ☺️😄🙏🏼🙌🏽✨✨✨

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Yer_Mami23 t1_je6nakh wrote

The lines and subtle color looks so stunning!! May I ask what ink brand you use? This look so clean.

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ika_simpson OP t1_je6no75 wrote

Hey Thank you so much 🥺🙏🏼🙌🏽✨✨,.....i use a local ink color brand named Daytone

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margaretartstuff t1_je6s8w1 wrote

Love the details and the colours in this one ☺️

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ika_simpson OP t1_je6sgia wrote

Glad to hear it ✨ Thank you so much 🙏🏼🙌🏽✨☺️😄

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SlyPenguinXII t1_je6xdk4 wrote

Very cool! Reminds me of James Jean

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ika_simpson OP t1_je8gjt3 wrote

Hey Thank You 😄🙏🏼🙌🏽✨, James Jean is a huge inspiration of mine

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Ai-Oso-Dono t1_je6z5wy wrote

I love the values you captured in the hair. Dope!

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ika_simpson OP t1_je8glx5 wrote

Thank you 🙏🏼🙌🏽✨😄, glad to hear it ✨

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lightskin_et t1_je735pp wrote

I would definitely get this tatted.

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ika_simpson OP t1_je8gopm wrote

That's a lovely compliment, Thanks for that 🙏🏼🙌🏽✨, ....i like your taste in tattoos 😄

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imahillbilly t1_je7j15p wrote

It’s so dreamy and soft and really quite beautiful.

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ika_simpson OP t1_je8guqj wrote

Lovely to hear what my work feels like to you , Thank you for that 🙏🏼🙌🏽✨😄, always glad to hear it

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hpflhmbl000 t1_je8591n wrote

That moment when ur resting so still, that sparrows come & chill...

Looks cool, btw!

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ika_simpson OP t1_je8h1qe wrote

Hey Thanks 🙏🏼🙌🏽✨, love your description 👌🏽😄

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hpflhmbl000 t1_je9481x wrote

Ur welcome! Only noticed afterword's that the sentence in question rhymed...

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ika_simpson OP t1_je6q2vc wrote

If you are looking for more works of mine ,you can refer my reddit bio 🙋🏻‍♂️

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