<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:35:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@shelahdowart/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Learning to Carve]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm a beginner when it comes to carving. I've been sculpting since about 1998. I sculpt with polymer clay, making pendants, dolls, and tiny figurines. I primarily sculpt dragons. I did try sculpting with]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/handmade/@shelahdowart/learning-to-carve</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/handmade/@shelahdowart/learning-to-carve</guid><category><![CDATA[handmade]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[shelahdowart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2018 20:09:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/BgxWBRxjvNhnbM9DiyHtCptYaDNF3xx85r8if8spuMjfmaEBznd3fFxEPXHo3j7f5ijiF7jwyTZpfXUMYDpyr6fbmNibaNGpBTRDG776u2jkPRo85qz7oA2Zu3ZWKcWZ9AmEYv5Y2CM5m26eVk1N5fi7ktBozX6KcrTwAUEXnEv2zei?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Sculpt a Happy Little Octopus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, actually, just part of the octopus. I had a lot of fun making three pendants last week and I had a chance to put this one to use. I will tell you, I love the design elements with the holes on the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/handmade/@shelahdowart/let-s-sculpt-a-happy-little-octopus</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/handmade/@shelahdowart/let-s-sculpt-a-happy-little-octopus</guid><category><![CDATA[handmade]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[shelahdowart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 18:06:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS5wvERDA3ZF4P2WKQy2VoZZet1QV2PsRuskwKxzNLFb43RYQ9NV21xW7gsPWuo32SmYNspkzWo92E7bK3RJsn2ZxodTLVShYCF6W2i3cKqYC7cobxUQn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paper Beads and a Dragon]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's funny when you have this whole vision of what your weekend is going to be, and then you realize that you entirely forgot it was Mother's Day weekend. My weekend extends into Monday. Sunday ended up]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/creativity/@shelahdowart/paper-beads-and-a-dragon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/creativity/@shelahdowart/paper-beads-and-a-dragon</guid><category><![CDATA[creativity]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[shelahdowart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 03:21:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/PB8ro82ZpZP5xqHVTtgzxr9jRnPYTxeDK7ZMexdNxHdeS6WZJAHkZ2DmyKZW3rCrwDRqkpJiySZP1ouJMRocmWxFaQRCAegL2EZMqka2xgkog86r?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering a Painting - Not That Different]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was nice taking a little trip down memory lane. I decided to dig into more of my older art, see if I could inspire myself on things to create when I feel better. I came across this one. I love how they]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@shelahdowart/remembering-a-painting-not-that-different</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@shelahdowart/remembering-a-painting-not-that-different</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[shelahdowart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2017 02:53:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZys2GhuaUxtiNnGgF4SuRtvQwJuuRAXM4fhaahj9YdS9WZpeXAHtHqpzrtbMgHbAxFoXusi2fY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arting - Hypnautical Pen & Ink]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between migraine spikes today, I decided to re-purpose another doll pre-sketch. I added on to the sketch and really like how she came out. I rather like the sketch more than the actual doll that came to]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@shelahdowart/arting-hypnautical-pen-and-ink</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@shelahdowart/arting-hypnautical-pen-and-ink</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[shelahdowart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2017 07:42:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYzoQwum71tyLccxQEthruczGA9NCRt3xoVmvSVtKK8D9pMSnaqJUMY2Y3Yq8GPvWziFXPsXsUr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's All a Scary Balancing Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[I haven't been around because I've been on a migraine roller coaster. There are a ridiculous number of migraine medications. One thing I notice is that, despite the number of medications, it seems like]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/blog/@shelahdowart/it-s-all-a-scary-balancing-act</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/blog/@shelahdowart/it-s-all-a-scary-balancing-act</guid><category><![CDATA[blog]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[shelahdowart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 07:00:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZABwozZG98xRiCaBqS9J14w8sUzZbchawsAEUQVnTot5fMPoTZgNdnJgEGfzL9AcVzvDvhwwFL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drawing the Zodiac - Cancer Sign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creating an adult coloring page is the byproduct of creating art that you enjoy. I love pen and ink, but I prefer to start with pencil most of the time. Once the image is drawn, I go back and fix anything]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@shelahdowart/drawing-the-zodiac-cancer-sign</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@shelahdowart/drawing-the-zodiac-cancer-sign</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[shelahdowart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2017 18:12:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/cyxkEVqiiLyAJMrzqHfWLT7YbdgoprDQGwdeDRwrHpoP6956zWrHAdGwgK7mHCEvT3wRoaiCxUXPeSZbQEu9Wccx5NrSJGWTvdn4VGgfGjvYLGvQs9XJTxBGpFLzNVJviES?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seriously, Stop Posting That You're Sick. I'm Tired of it.]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know that person, that one who is always talking about her/his illness on facebook? You know every single time your friend is sick. You know when she’s missed work. You know when she has a migraine,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/health/@shelahdowart/seriously-stop-posting-that-you-re-sick-i-m-tired-of-it</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/health/@shelahdowart/seriously-stop-posting-that-you-re-sick-i-m-tired-of-it</guid><category><![CDATA[health]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[shelahdowart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2017 16:53:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYMtHTtkPjaUCubwZJXQdNq4FsDZr1cVBkR3KBPuyDgNRf31ddtbJgoc9hobLw2sMG4QfrdR46z?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Your Dog is Missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight started with a migraine that sent me home from work. Now I'm angsting over here because the doggie I raised from a baby is now missing. He is my uncle's dog. Years ago, when I moved to Colorado,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@shelahdowart/when-your-dog-is-missing</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@shelahdowart/when-your-dog-is-missing</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[shelahdowart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2017 03:47:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/5ShzsKnKF7vqjwxfz8GNQQU7Rv6mDu9Mbhf9eZ576rT6pcGsQCoVBrZM5oWkkAoemH6jfbNrmjGWxsQLZ3C5vpzE9g7BHY5AKsfHHYqLFAJLM3arJSSgQqiUkb78TYzwf4YGLVhywiBZwyJ8n4MUuphk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[To Create a Coloring Book - Or How to Re-purpose  Your Own Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello, Steemies!! I love art of all different types. I wanted to share a recent little journey I took through old memories and how a new piece has come to life from the old. I'm a coloring book artist.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/timelapse/@shelahdowart/to-create-a-coloring-book-or-how-to-re-purpose-your-own-art</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/timelapse/@shelahdowart/to-create-a-coloring-book-or-how-to-re-purpose-your-own-art</guid><category><![CDATA[timelapse]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[shelahdowart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2017 21:46:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYS5ycAcYsp2bGTViVVt2hGKVwLD9dA3GjBXQWLazNbPBFCaZdjVndr9BXzT3ZUqXCZ6eXFY638?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Tools You Need to Take Decent Art Photos...Affordably]]></title><description><![CDATA[I live in a cave. Seriously, I really do. I'm an artist living in a cave. Living in a cave isn't conducive to taking great photos. I'm also an introvert, as I've mentioned. For me, introvert means that]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@shelahdowart/the-tools-you-need-to-take-decent-art-photos-cheaply</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@shelahdowart/the-tools-you-need-to-take-decent-art-photos-cheaply</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[shelahdowart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2017 04:56:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/qjrE4yyfw5pQYiuVvgYiUBP16WHGGN7UNn1BCdGdZRNY7xnkJJeCW64ZDmbRG7gviy6ptjF5N2ok7ndJEmrsby4Cg6nrZqCof8iTpFpNDP6evKnvraY1wN9L?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Eclectic Artist's Introduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[I joined Steemit a few days ago and haven't had a chance to tiptoe into the water yet. I don't come from a history with cryptocurrency knowledge. I'm learning. 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