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Waxy Nostalgia and the Love Affair Continues

"Every stroke I make with crayons can give me some calming effects and block out negative thoughts" A box of crayons, each one holding a world of colour and possibility. As a child, I was always happy with my own company. I wasn’t always interested in playing with other kids; I’d rather have my own activities. Since I was first introduced to crayons, my toys were almost abandoned. Thankfully, my parents supported me fully. They couldn’t be bothered buying me new toys anymore, and they bought me papers and crayons instead. I don’t remember what brand my first tin of crayons was; it definitely wasn’t Crayola , but I know it was a Japanese brand. It was given to me as a birthday present. That could easily be the best birthday present ever!  Horses have always been my favourite subject since childhood. With the proper techniques, even simple crayons can turn those childhood memories into powerful art pieces. Today, I still use crayons as my drawing tool. They always keep me happy...