Smallstories

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Would you like a pop-up designed just for you?

Would you like to see what your story looks like in drawings?

Think of that special day you never want to forget. Even more about the person who made your life more beautiful and is forever in your heart. Or think about the moment when everything changed for you and that consequently made a turning point in your life.

Because “finding the right words” is not always easy, I help you go back to that moment. After all, that’s how the facts, memories and feelings come together in your own personal smallstory.

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your smallstory

 

Three drawings, one of which is developed into a pop-up, contain references like a series of small stories next to each other. For sweet reminders, a gentle reliving and remembering intense moments.

A smallstory is a way to hold on to a special period in your life. Thus sorrow and struggle, hope and love, adversity and new opportunities find a place side by side for you to rediscover.

 

 

Altogether each smallstory is an exclusive design, made by Karen Maenhout.

SmallStories explained in Englisch. Founded in November 2022 by Antwerp drawing artist and pap engineer Karen Maenhout.

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Smallstories with great significance.

 

I want to help you with my unique visual language. Because expressing the world of feelings is my way of connecting with others.

A smallstory tailored to my story.
It makes me quiet.
Silent inside.
Three images show my story.
Images that embrace my life’s journey.
They tell me to be allowed to be. With everything.
It touches my wonder and peace.
Thank you Karen!
Your non-judgmental view, your sensitivity, your frenzied imagination, your sharp mind and steady hand make it a story that helps me tune into myself. In gentleness.
Worth gold!
Els

I was never more moved by a drawing than by yours. What a talent. Simply beautiful. It suddenly brought out all the old sadness in me. I still have to let it sink in. But wow, how beautiful!

Warm greetings,
Ann

Karen’s extraordinary drawings tell countless little stories that both individually and in conjunction can subtitle the entire universe!

Frederik

You were able to translate my feelings, the message I wanted to give through this gift so beautifully into a beautiful image with the right vibe!

Thank you, this means a lot to us.
Petra

A free and creative mind. An artistic hand.
Karen, you know how to capture the feeling between words. From word to image in quirky, wise, delicate and playful lines. So pleased with this sophisticated visual story.

Thank you Smallstories!
Els

Your style is somewhere between Sebastiaan Van Doninck and Tim Burton. Very beautiful.

A very professional and talented artist, who magically conveys emotions with her drawings. So authentic and finely crafted. A very good artist for a smile and a tear!

Hélène ⎜ Creators Chambers

Tears in my eyes, goose bumps, speechless, moved, a minor heart attack, in short a barrel of emotions when I received my smallstory.

What it all triggered in me, I can hardly describe but it shows exactly how I feel. I bought a nice glass casinge so I could keep it dust-free and would be able to display it.

It has been given a prominent place in my living room on a cabinet under the subtle light of an atmospheric lamp. In this way, my personal story remains quietly present in my daily life. A work of art that has found a place in my heart.

Thank you Karen for illustrating my feelings so beautifully and so correctly.
Veerle

Thank you very much. It is very beautiful and valuable. When I read your email with the explanation, so beautifully phrased! I am amazed by the symbolism….very emotional.

Thank you so much!
Sandra

Now that I have taken the time and attention to dive deeper into your work, I have so much more admiration for all that you create.

Your website is like a walk through immense works of art that make you slow down and pause to reflect on the essence of life. It is just the details that invite me to look deeper and slow down. If I feel that someone can receive comfort or love through your special work I will certainly mention you, also your workshops of the Japanese Healing booklet I find so special & unique. This is where I see myself and a friend coming to 😉.

Fanny

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