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title: Portfolio
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  title: "My Portfolio"
  subtitle: "Explore my collection of calligraphy artworks."
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<section class="portfolio-section">
  <div class="container">
    <h2>Portfolio</h2>
    <p>Browse through my collection of cardboard calligraphy. Click any piece to view a larger version.</p>
    <div class="gallery">
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      <!-- New Portfolio Items -->
      <a href="{{ '/assets/images/DALL·E 2025-02-09 13.41.09 - A calligraphy collage artwork on a textured cardboard canvas with an urban renewal theme. The background is a layered mix of rusted metal textures, we.png' | relative_url }}" data-lightbox="featured" data-title="Urban Renewal Collage" class="gallery-item">
        <img src="{{ '/assets/images/DALL·E 2025-02-09 13.41.09 - A calligraphy collage artwork on a textured cardboard canvas with an urban renewal theme. The background is a layered mix of rusted metal textures, we.png' | relative_url }}" alt="Urban renewal collage calligraphy artwork" />
        <div class="gallery-caption"> A calligraphy collage on a textured cardboard canvas, evoking an urban renewal theme with rusted metal textures. </div>
      </a>
      <a href="{{ '/assets/images/DALL·E 2025-02-09 13.41.27 - An abstract work using letters to create an urban skyline and cityscape pattern on a textured cardboard canvas. The letters form the sh.png' | relative_url }}" data-lightbox="featured" data-title="Abstract Cityscape Calligraphy" class="gallery-item">
        <img src="{{ '/assets/images/DALL·E 2025-02-09 13.41.27 - An abstract calligraphy artwork using letters to create an urban skyline and cityscape pattern on a textured cardboard canvas. The letters form the sh.png' | relative_url }}" alt="Abstract calligraphy cityscape on cardboard" />
        <div class="gallery-caption"> An abstract calligraphy piece forming a skyline on cardboard, blending letterforms to create an urban cityscape pattern. </div>
      </a>
      <a href="{{ '/assets/images/Xerox Scan_11222024122013-3.png' | relative_url }}" data-lightbox="featured" data-title="Untitled Calligraphy Piece #2" class="gallery-item">
        <img src="{{ '/assets/images/Xerox Scan_11222024122013-3.png' | relative_url }}" alt="Untitled Calligraphy Piece #2">
        <div class="gallery-caption"> A unique interpretation of fluidity and structure in letterforms. </div>
      </a>
      <!-- 6th item (Sold) -->
      <a href="{{ '/assets/images/Xerox Scan_11222024122013-4.png' | relative_url }}" data-lightbox="featured" data-title="Untitled Calligraphy Piece #3" class="gallery-item sold">
        <img src="{{ '/assets/images/Xerox Scan_11222024122013-4.png' | relative_url }}" alt="Untitled Calligraphy Piece #3">
        <div class="sold-badge">SOLD</div>
        <div class="gallery-caption"> A dynamic piece emphasizing the balance of bold and intricate strokes. </div>
      </a>
      <!-- 7th item (Sold) -->
      <a href="{{ '/assets/images/strength_calligraphy_2.png' | relative_url }}" data-lightbox="featured" data-title="Strength through Artistry, v.2" class="gallery-item sold">
        <img src="{{ '/assets/images/strength_calligraphy_2.png' | relative_url }}" alt="Strength through Artistry, v.2">
        <div class="sold-badge">SOLD</div>
        <div class="gallery-caption"> Celebrating strength and creativity through bold artistic expression. </div>
      </a>
      <!-- New Practicing Piece -->
      <a href="{{ '/assets/images/if_you_are_not_practicing.png' | relative_url }}" data-lightbox="featured" data-title="If You're Not Practicing, You're Languishing!" class="gallery-item">
        <img src="{{ '/assets/images/if_you_are_not_practicing.png' | relative_url }}" alt="If You're Not Practicing, You're Languishing!">
        <div class="gallery-caption"> This piece serves as a reminder that practice is essential for growth in any art form. Its imperfections highlight that even in the process of creation, mistakes can occur—teaching us humility and the importance of persistence. </div>
      </a>
      <a href="{{ '/assets/images/strength_to_uplift.png' | relative_url }}" data-lightbox="featured" data-title="Strength to Uplift" class="gallery-item">
        <img src="{{ '/assets/images/strength_to_uplift.png' | relative_url }}" alt="Strength to Uplift">
        <div class="gallery-caption"> An uplifting piece to inspire and empower viewers. Dedicated to the people of Palestine. </div>
        <div class="sold-badge">SOLD</div>
      </a>
      <a href="{{ '/assets/images/your_own_masterpiece.png' | relative_url }}" data-lightbox="featured" data-title="You are your own masterpiece!" class="gallery-item">
        <img src="{{ '/assets/images/your_own_masterpiece.png' | relative_url }}" alt="You are your own masterpiece!">
        <div class="gallery-caption"> A contemplative work encouraging self-reflection and value recognition. </div>
      </a>
      <a href="{{ '/assets/images/your_own_masterpiece_2.png' | relative_url }}" data-lightbox="featured" data-title="Your are your own masterpiece! v. 2." class="gallery-item">
        <img src="{{ '/assets/images/your_own_masterpiece_2.png' | relative_url }}" alt="Your are your own masterpiece! v. 2.">
        <div class="gallery-caption"> An additional version of the previous piece. </div>
        <div class="sold-badge">SOLD</div>
      </a>
      <a href="{{ '/assets/images/dont_let_anyone.png' | relative_url }}" data-lightbox="featured" data-title="Personal Interpretation of Fraktur" class="gallery-item">
        <img src="{{ '/assets/images/dont_let_anyone.png' | relative_url }}" alt="Back of previous piece">
        <div class="gallery-caption"> Backside of the previous slide that reminds you to always hold to your own value, regardless of what the world may say. </div>
      </a>
      <a href="{{ '/assets/images/keep_driving_like_that.png' | relative_url }}" data-lightbox="featured" data-title="Keep driving like that!" class="gallery-item sold">
        <img src="{{ '/assets/images/keep_driving_like_that.png' | relative_url }}" alt="Keep driving like that!">
        <div class="sold-badge">SOLD</div>
        <div class="gallery-caption"> A humorous take on motivation and perseverance in everyday life. </div>
      </a>
      <!-- 1st item (Sold) -->
      <a href="{{ '/assets/images/forever_friends_calligraphy.png' | relative_url }}" data-lightbox="featured" data-title="A Tribute to Friendship" class="gallery-item sold">
        <img src="{{ '/assets/images/forever_friends_calligraphy.png' | relative_url }}" alt="A Tribute to Friendship">
        <div class="sold-badge">SOLD</div>
        <div class="gallery-caption"> A heartfelt tribute to enduring friendships, celebrating their strength and beauty. This piece exemplifies my attempt at combining Spencerian and Copperplate techniques. </div>
      </a>
      <!-- New Fraktur Example -->
      <a href="{{ '/assets/images/fraktur_example.png' | relative_url }}" data-lightbox="featured" data-title="Personal Interpretation of Fraktur" class="gallery-item">
        <img src="{{ '/assets/images/fraktur_example.png' | relative_url }}" alt="Personal Interpretation of Fraktur">
        <div class="gallery-caption"> This is an example of my personal interpretation of Fraktur, blending traditional Gothic letterforms with a modern, freehand aesthetic unique to me. </div>
      </a>
      <a href="{{ '/assets/images/dante_inferno.png' | relative_url }}" data-lightbox="featured" data-title="An excerpt from the 32nd Canto of Dante's Inferno." class="gallery-item">
        <img src="{{ '/assets/images/dante_inferno.png' | relative_url }}" alt="An excerpt from the 32nd Canto of Dante's Inferno.">
        <div class="gallery-caption"> An excerpt from the 32nd Canto of Dante's Inferno. </div>
      </a>
    </div>
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