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I’ll Stare Directly at the Sun but Never in the Mirror art print

I’ll Stare Directly at the Sun but Never in the Mirror art print - Main image
$13.4 $20 In stock

Category: Physical Art Print

Direct eye contact with the sun: fine. Direct eye contact with the mirror: absolutely not. The lyric is hand lettered in blue, pink, and gold, flourished with a sun, a mirror, and a scatter of stars.

About this art print:

  • Size: 8 x 10 in
  • Paper: matte museum-quality art paper
  • Unframed (frame not included)
  • Ships flat in protective packaging

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

Illustrated by Katie Valentine, the artist and founder of MangoIllustrated — an independent illustrated stationery and gift brand for people who want products that actually feel like them. Designed and sold directly from the artist.

**Please note, color of the actual art print may vary slightly due to the settings of the device you are viewing the listing on.

Copyright - Katie Valentine, MangoIllustrated

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ruby ★★★★★

The pink and gold lettering catches the light beautifully, especially on the sun detail. It’s a playful, honest take on self-reflection that makes me smile every time I pass by.

Carter ★★★★★

I hung it above my desk, and the blue and pink lettering makes me smile every time I walk by. The hand-drawn sun and stars add just the right touch of whimsy.

Harper ★★★★★

The gold flourishes catch the light perfectly, making the sun and star details almost shimmer on the wall. I hung it near my desk and catch myself reading the lyric every time I glance up.