SAVE THE DATE | Oct 11th, 12-5pm in studio Book Signing

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SAVE THE DATE | Oct 11th, 12-5pm in studio Book Signing • • •

Two upside-down yellow pencils with erasers, displayed on round metal tables with white placards that read 'Life Demands Both Ends.' The tables have metallic wire legs.

Now Available for Pre-Order!

LIFE DEMANDS BOTH ENDS™ Mini Sculpture & Inspirational Book Bundle & MORE!

  • Tabletop LIFE DEMANDS BOTH ENDS™ Pencil Sculpture, available in 2 sizes (27” with 10” x 3” x 3” base or 16” tall with 3”x3”x1” base)

  • Hard Cover 32 page with ready to inspire and uplift LIFE DEMANDS BOTH ENDS® Inspirational Book

Introducing LIFE DEMANDS BOTH ENDS™ — a meaningful & inspiring gift that blends art, storytelling, and purpose.

A notebook with the phrase 'Life Demands Both Ends', written at the top, a yellow pencil placed vertically in the center, and the text 'Written and illustrated by Alisa Weldon' at the bottom.

This limited-edition bundle features an inspiring illustrated book paired with an artisan-crafted pencil sculpture, reminding recipients that every journey begins with intention—and editing is just part of the process.

Whether it's a student crossing the stage or someone navigating a life transition, this artful gift offers more than words—it offers a metaphor they can hold: You can always begin again. And, again.

LIFE DEMANDS BOTH ENDS™ reminds us that our thinking isn’t meant to be perfect—just practiced. That both starting and rethinking are signs of wisdom.

Life, like a pencil, works best when you use both ends. Whether you're navigating change, chasing innovation, or guiding others to do the same. Begin with curiosity and edit with grace; balance vision with revision, hold space for new ideas and the courage to rethink old ones, stay flexible when plans shift, pause and process before reacting—because clarity often comes through creation.

LIFE DEMANDS BOTH ENDS™ is created with emotional storytelling, symbolic design, and a timeless message. This is a keepsake which resonates across generations. This gift honors the tools we use to design our thoughts, work through uncertainty, and make our mark.

A pencil balanced upright on a small white block atop a round metallic side table with a white surface. The table has a geometric metal base. There is handwriting on the white block that reads, 'Dear God, so what will you do today?'

This is a mock-up and sneak peek of the book!

Mark the Moment. Inspire the Journey.

Two women viewing artwork in an art gallery, with framed abstract and text-based pieces on a white wall.
A woman with blonde hair and glasses on her head smiling while standing next to a fluffy dog in an art gallery. Behind them is a sculpture resembling a large pencil with a red eraser on top, a yellow body, and a silver tip, with the words "LIFE DEMAN
Two women smiling and standing behind a table with art displays, in an art gallery or studio.
Young boy in white shirt, navy pants, and bow tie standing in front of an art installation of a giant yellow pencil with a red top, with a sign requesting not to touch.
Woman with dark hair, sunglasses on her head, smiling, holding a framed art print of a pencil on a text-heavy background, inside an art gallery with abstract and colorful paintings on the wall.
Three people standing together in an art gallery with a large pencil sculpture on display behind them. The group consists of an elderly woman, an elderly man with glasses, and a young woman. They are smiling and posing for the photo.
Two men standing next to an art installation of a large yellow pencil and a pencil sharpener inside a white gallery space. One man is making a peace sign, and the other is holding a smaller yellow pencil.
A large yellow pencil with a red eraser and metal ferrule balanced vertically on a white wooden block with the handwritten message, 'Dear Self, so what will you do today?'. The background shows art supplies and paintings in an art studio.
A woman standing at a table in an art gallery, holding a large yellow pencil with a red eraser tip, smiling and touching her face, surrounded by colorful abstract framed artworks on the wall.
Two women standing next to each other in an art gallery or museum, smiling at the camera, with a large yellow pencil sculpture and a notepad on a box nearby.
A man with gray hair and a beard, wearing a black t-shirt, sitting at a table in an art gallery, looking at sketches and blueprints of a device, with a large yellow pencil and a black zippered bag on the table.
An art gallery with white walls and various colorful artworks on display. Several visitors walk through, and in the center, there is a tall sculpture resembling a yellow pencil with a red eraser, mounted on a white pedestal.
Art gallery with people viewing a sculpture of a giant yellow pencil with a red eraser on top, displayed on a white platform in a white-walled room.
Two women standing next to a large yellow pencil sculpture with a batting and writing surface at the base, in an art gallery.
An art installation featuring a large yellow pencil with a pink eraser, standing upright on a small wooden table. The pencil has text printed on it reading "JULE DEMANDS BOTH ENDS!" and a small black and white logo. There is a block beneath the penci
A woman taking a photo of a sculpture featuring a giant yellow pencil with a red eraser, standing upright on a platform with a piece of paper and coins. The sculpture is inside an art gallery with white walls and concrete floors.
Four smiling people in an art gallery holding up artwork and small balls, standing in front of abstract colorful paintings on the wall.
A young girl in a white dress and sandals stands in front of an art exhibit featuring a large yellow pencil sculpture pointing downward, with the girl observing it.
Two men standing indoors near a large yellow pencil sculpture. One man is smiling and making a peace sign; the other is holding a small yellow object and a drink. The sculpture appears to be a pencil with a red eraser on top, and the men are position
A smiling man with a beard and tattoos on his arms is holding a small object in an art gallery. He wears a gray T-shirt, black shorts, and a watch. The gallery walls are decorated with colorful abstract artwork.
Two people standing in front of an art installation with a yellow pole and red top in a gallery space.
An indoor art exhibit space featuring a yellow vertical artwork resembling a pencil, with a woman and a young boy observing it. The space has a concrete floor, white walls, and track lighting.
Two people, a woman and a man, standing indoors in front of a yellow safety pole in a room with white walls and ceiling, concrete floor, in a building that appears to be under construction or renovation.
A woman wearing glasses and an apron is holding a large yellow pencil prop. She is standing in an art studio with paintings on the wall and art supplies around her.
Woman with short blonde hair, glasses, and a striped scarf smiling at a craft workspace. She holds two oversized pencils, one in each hand, and wears a paint-splattered apron. The workspace has art supplies, papers, and a pegboard with many colored m
Close-up of a textured metal pole with rust and peeling paint, standing against a gray wall.
An art installation in a gallery featuring a large yellow pencil with a red eraser, embedded in a piece of wood with handwritten text, in a white-walled room with gallery lighting.
An art installation of a giant yellow pencil standing upright, with the pencil tip touching a framed piece of paper on a pedestal, inside a gallery space.
Woman standing in an art gallery with colorful abstract paintings and artwork on the white walls.

Interested to know how pencils are made?