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I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

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After struggling for years in writing and drawing picture books, I am well aware of the hardship that every creator goes through in trying to find our audience. We all started out full of hopes and dreams, in search of someone who understands and appreciates our talents.

Whether you are a writer, a composer, an artist, or simply someone looking for love, we are all looking for a ‘listener’.

But the path is often riddled with disappointments. When that happen, rather than to give up chasing our dreams, we should instead stop to listen to the whispers from the bottom of our hearts. And most of the time, the answers that we seek are within us.

“The Loudest Whisper In The Universe” is a short, picture-story of a lonely Girl who sang a song that no one can hear. Until she started listening…

“There’s a song

that your heart sings.

Listen hard

for that gentle whispering.”

More info: joseflee.wordpress.com

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

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I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

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I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

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I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

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I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

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I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

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I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

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I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

I Drew A Picture Book To Inspire Everyone To Continue Chasing Their Dreams

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Josef Lee

Josef Lee is a writer / artist based in Singapore. His collection of 'Bedtime Stories for Adults" can be viewed on joseflee.wordpress.com

Josef Lee is a writer / artist based in Singapore. His collection of 'Bedtime Stories for Adults" can be viewed on joseflee.wordpress.com

What do you think ?

Nancy E 7 years ago

Illustrations are fabulous , &, the story's words should sing with all !

11points

xin22 7 years ago

Thank you so much Nancy for the lovely compliments!

2points

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Sherrie Glendening 7 years ago

I really love this book! The colors are so beautiful, and the story is so universal. I will share with all my friends.

8points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you for the support Sherrie! and hope all your friends will enjoy the story as well:)

4points

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Zori the degu 7 years ago

This book is beautifully illustrated and carries inspiring and powerful message, the author could be going places!

5points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the compliments:) Glad you enjoyed the story and the message behind it

3points

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Notapanda 7 years ago

Beautiful!

5points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you for liking it!

4points

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Arjun Thirunavukarasu 7 years ago

The photo/illustration on the splash page this page is on- really look like pages from a book I would take out from a library. And then I seen the illustrations, and I have to say; that they are really awesome illustrations. I think the writer deserves kudos too; story books like these have are mementos in recalling self-motivation that become a sound outlet for character and individuality to blossom new awesomeness!!

3points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you soooo much for the very encouraging words:) It is my dream if this story can be published one day, and I can see the book in a library and hold it in my hands:)

1point

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Phi 7 years ago

Wow, beautiful! I would def buy it. You have so much talent! How about crowdfunding or publishing it yourself Josef? <3 from the Netherlands

2points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the lovely words:) it is most encouraging to hear that someone will like to buy the book! Crowdfunding is not easy as I am not exactly a marketing person, but will definitely consider trying it:)

0points

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artcatcms 7 years ago

Wow....such a lovely book. Your illustrations are just beautiful!!!!!!! Amazing work of art!!! LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

2points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thanks for the equally beautiful praises:) it's really encouraging for me to hear all these positive feedback, and it will spur me to continue creating more stories :)

1point

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Amanda 7 years ago

These are beautiful! For some reason, the guy and girl at the end looked like Weaslys. I don't know, that just might be me ;)

2points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Haha... I guess it could be due to their orangey-red hair! And thanks for liking the story:)

1point

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Rafida 7 years ago

I love it

2points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you!

1point

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Usernameofgag 7 years ago

i love this... it is beautiful

2points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you for liking it:)

0points

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Galeanthropy2017 7 years ago

Simply inspiring; I love the art style as well!

2points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you! Happy to know that this story managed to inspire you:)

1point

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June Pixeld 7 years ago

This is now my fave thing ever. I love the message even more

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for liking the story!

0points

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Harleen Kaur 7 years ago

Wow! Such a simple yet powerful thought and beautifully put together!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the lovely compliments😃

0points

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Mela Biondi 7 years ago

I can't buy your book just now but i specially will, this is lovely and the idea of bedtime stories for grownups is magnificent! I hope you will find the success you deserve x

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the encouraging words! Hope that I can get some of my stories published soon😃

1point

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Naomi Prior 7 years ago

Stunning,absolutely enchanting illustrations and the story is beautiful x

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the lovely comments!

0points

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noneedtoknow 7 years ago

Beautiful illustration and story, quite inspiring!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you for liking it:)

0points

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Yezid Puerto 7 years ago

UFFFFF, man, this is beautiful, i'll show it to my 9 year old daughter, she will love it. Excellent work,..., work? no, i know you enjoy and love making this, what a talent, thanks, from Colombia thank you for sharing this!!!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for liking it, and for sharing it with your daughter! I will love to hear if she enjoyed it as well:) Yes, creating short stories is indeed my passion and I'm glad I get to indulge in it as a hobby and not as work:)

3points

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Peri The Nerd 7 years ago

This is gorgeous! Not only the story, but the illustrations as well! If this book ever becomes published, I would definitely buy it :)

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Aww... thank you so much for the very encouraging words! Hope that a publisher can see this comment and make the book a reality:)

1point

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Ms. Readsalot 7 years ago

This is truly beautiful!!! I love it!!!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for liking it!

0points

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dave 7 years ago

Really beautiful artwork and story. One small suggestion is to change 'You could silent your fears' to 'You could silence your fears' as that scans better for me, hope this helps

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thanks for the feedback Dave! Yes, another reader has also pointed out this same issue on my Facebook page. Will be making the changes to replace it:) Hope that will make the story more perfect!

1point

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Erin Hunter 7 years ago

I think this is so beautiful. I am sharing it with everyone i know. Thank you for something so lovely.

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the lovely comments and hope your friends will enjoy the story as well!

0points

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Jazzy McSquishy-Buggs 7 years ago

That was beautiful

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you!

0points

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Soma Arachchi 7 years ago

It's really really beautiful, The story and the drawings so dreamy and love it!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so so much for the lovely compliments:)

0points

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Noor Ziee 7 years ago

Great story

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you!

0points

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Aaaa Bbbb 7 years ago

The line about the two universes is beautiful!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you! That is one of my favourite line too:)

0points

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Daryn Martin 7 years ago

I love this! Is it a published book we can purchase?

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you for liking it! At the moment, this story is only available in this digital version. I m hoping to attract the attention of publishers and eventually publish it one day!

0points

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Ashley Kobleur 7 years ago

Wow. What a beautiful story and such magical pictures. So much talent! By the end if reading this story, I am in tears! I guess I needed a little inspiration and this came to me at the right moment! Thank you for sharing this with us!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so so much for this wonderful comment. It is really encouraging for me to know that the story and drawings have connected and touched someone's heart:) Thank you for sharing this awesome feedback:)

0points

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Sarah Sawers 7 years ago

I love this! Beautiful illustrations with a wonderful message. Thank you. Do you use pastels? Or what medium for your illustrations?

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you for liking it:) The illustrations are actually all done digitally, using an Apple Pencil on the iPad Pro. The app that I used is a paid app called Procreate, which is the most common app used for doing digital drawings on the iPad:)

1point

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Nissa Fijriani 7 years ago

sweet. i loooove the book

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you! I will love for this to become a real book some day:)

0points

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Froso Mavrou 7 years ago

Ιt's beautiful,sweet, touching! Loved it!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you for the lovely words:)

0points

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Emily Seilhamer 7 years ago

Love how whimsical and dream like the illustrations are! Great work!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the lovely comments:) Glad you enjoyed it!

1point

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Koko Sempai 7 years ago

Everthing about it is beautiful! Thankyou!!!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the equally beautiful compliments:)

1point

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Janine C. Brandao 7 years ago

So beautiful!!!😍😍😍😍

1point

Gabhi Ta 6 years ago

this just touch my heart!

0points

Uno. playero 7 years ago

Wtf?.....

-1point

Nancy E 7 years ago

Illustrations are fabulous , &, the story's words should sing with all !

11points

xin22 7 years ago

Thank you so much Nancy for the lovely compliments!

2points

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Sherrie Glendening 7 years ago

I really love this book! The colors are so beautiful, and the story is so universal. I will share with all my friends.

8points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you for the support Sherrie! and hope all your friends will enjoy the story as well:)

4points

Load More Replies...

Zori the degu 7 years ago

This book is beautifully illustrated and carries inspiring and powerful message, the author could be going places!

5points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the compliments:) Glad you enjoyed the story and the message behind it

3points

Load More Replies...

Notapanda 7 years ago

Beautiful!

5points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you for liking it!

4points

Load More Replies...

Arjun Thirunavukarasu 7 years ago

The photo/illustration on the splash page this page is on- really look like pages from a book I would take out from a library. And then I seen the illustrations, and I have to say; that they are really awesome illustrations. I think the writer deserves kudos too; story books like these have are mementos in recalling self-motivation that become a sound outlet for character and individuality to blossom new awesomeness!!

3points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you soooo much for the very encouraging words:) It is my dream if this story can be published one day, and I can see the book in a library and hold it in my hands:)

1point

Load More Replies...

Phi 7 years ago

Wow, beautiful! I would def buy it. You have so much talent! How about crowdfunding or publishing it yourself Josef? <3 from the Netherlands

2points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the lovely words:) it is most encouraging to hear that someone will like to buy the book! Crowdfunding is not easy as I am not exactly a marketing person, but will definitely consider trying it:)

0points

Load More Replies...

artcatcms 7 years ago

Wow....such a lovely book. Your illustrations are just beautiful!!!!!!! Amazing work of art!!! LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

2points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thanks for the equally beautiful praises:) it's really encouraging for me to hear all these positive feedback, and it will spur me to continue creating more stories :)

1point

Load More Replies...

Amanda 7 years ago

These are beautiful! For some reason, the guy and girl at the end looked like Weaslys. I don't know, that just might be me ;)

2points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Haha... I guess it could be due to their orangey-red hair! And thanks for liking the story:)

1point

Load More Replies...

Rafida 7 years ago

I love it

2points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you!

1point

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Usernameofgag 7 years ago

i love this... it is beautiful

2points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you for liking it:)

0points

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Galeanthropy2017 7 years ago

Simply inspiring; I love the art style as well!

2points

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you! Happy to know that this story managed to inspire you:)

1point

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June Pixeld 7 years ago

This is now my fave thing ever. I love the message even more

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for liking the story!

0points

Load More Replies...

Harleen Kaur 7 years ago

Wow! Such a simple yet powerful thought and beautifully put together!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the lovely compliments😃

0points

Load More Replies...

Mela Biondi 7 years ago

I can't buy your book just now but i specially will, this is lovely and the idea of bedtime stories for grownups is magnificent! I hope you will find the success you deserve x

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the encouraging words! Hope that I can get some of my stories published soon😃

1point

Load More Replies...

Naomi Prior 7 years ago

Stunning,absolutely enchanting illustrations and the story is beautiful x

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the lovely comments!

0points

Load More Replies...

noneedtoknow 7 years ago

Beautiful illustration and story, quite inspiring!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you for liking it:)

0points

Load More Replies...

Yezid Puerto 7 years ago

UFFFFF, man, this is beautiful, i'll show it to my 9 year old daughter, she will love it. Excellent work,..., work? no, i know you enjoy and love making this, what a talent, thanks, from Colombia thank you for sharing this!!!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for liking it, and for sharing it with your daughter! I will love to hear if she enjoyed it as well:) Yes, creating short stories is indeed my passion and I'm glad I get to indulge in it as a hobby and not as work:)

3points

Load More Replies...

Peri The Nerd 7 years ago

This is gorgeous! Not only the story, but the illustrations as well! If this book ever becomes published, I would definitely buy it :)

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Aww... thank you so much for the very encouraging words! Hope that a publisher can see this comment and make the book a reality:)

1point

Load More Replies...

Ms. Readsalot 7 years ago

This is truly beautiful!!! I love it!!!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for liking it!

0points

Load More Replies...

dave 7 years ago

Really beautiful artwork and story. One small suggestion is to change 'You could silent your fears' to 'You could silence your fears' as that scans better for me, hope this helps

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thanks for the feedback Dave! Yes, another reader has also pointed out this same issue on my Facebook page. Will be making the changes to replace it:) Hope that will make the story more perfect!

1point

Load More Replies...

Erin Hunter 7 years ago

I think this is so beautiful. I am sharing it with everyone i know. Thank you for something so lovely.

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the lovely comments and hope your friends will enjoy the story as well!

0points

Load More Replies...

Jazzy McSquishy-Buggs 7 years ago

That was beautiful

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you!

0points

Load More Replies...

Soma Arachchi 7 years ago

It's really really beautiful, The story and the drawings so dreamy and love it!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so so much for the lovely compliments:)

0points

Load More Replies...

Noor Ziee 7 years ago

Great story

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you!

0points

Load More Replies...

Aaaa Bbbb 7 years ago

The line about the two universes is beautiful!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you! That is one of my favourite line too:)

0points

Load More Replies...

Daryn Martin 7 years ago

I love this! Is it a published book we can purchase?

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you for liking it! At the moment, this story is only available in this digital version. I m hoping to attract the attention of publishers and eventually publish it one day!

0points

Load More Replies...

Ashley Kobleur 7 years ago

Wow. What a beautiful story and such magical pictures. So much talent! By the end if reading this story, I am in tears! I guess I needed a little inspiration and this came to me at the right moment! Thank you for sharing this with us!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so so much for this wonderful comment. It is really encouraging for me to know that the story and drawings have connected and touched someone's heart:) Thank you for sharing this awesome feedback:)

0points

Load More Replies...

Sarah Sawers 7 years ago

I love this! Beautiful illustrations with a wonderful message. Thank you. Do you use pastels? Or what medium for your illustrations?

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you for liking it:) The illustrations are actually all done digitally, using an Apple Pencil on the iPad Pro. The app that I used is a paid app called Procreate, which is the most common app used for doing digital drawings on the iPad:)

1point

Load More Replies...

Nissa Fijriani 7 years ago

sweet. i loooove the book

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you! I will love for this to become a real book some day:)

0points

Load More Replies...

Froso Mavrou 7 years ago

Ιt's beautiful,sweet, touching! Loved it!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you for the lovely words:)

0points

Load More Replies...

Emily Seilhamer 7 years ago

Love how whimsical and dream like the illustrations are! Great work!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the lovely comments:) Glad you enjoyed it!

1point

Load More Replies...

Koko Sempai 7 years ago

Everthing about it is beautiful! Thankyou!!!

1point

Josef Lee (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the equally beautiful compliments:)

1point

Load More Replies...

Janine C. Brandao 7 years ago

So beautiful!!!😍😍😍😍

1point

Gabhi Ta 6 years ago

this just touch my heart!

0points

Uno. playero 7 years ago

Wtf?.....

-1point

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