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Every year the National Labor Federation makes a calendar with the big dogs of the illustration industry so it was an honor to be asked to contribute. "Student loans lead to a lifetime of debt" was the topic i was tasked with, not an easy subject to create a compelling image for. I placed a small beacon of light in the distance as glimmer of hope when in reality there is not real hope for most with student debt. After 13 years I finally paid off mine.