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small acrylic on canvas...the first painting i've done in amlmost a year...just dipping my toe back in the water...
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Comment by Sandra Henderson on January 13, 2011 at 2:24pm -
Debs....
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Comment by Debs on January 13, 2011 at 1:40pm
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Thanks Tammy, and thanks so much Sandra. I will take comfort in your words and hope that with time the desire to create returns.
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Comment by Tammy Seaman on January 12, 2011 at 11:16pm -
So gorgeous debs! Keep dipping - love the colors an composition - so bright and happy
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Comment by Sandra Henderson on January 12, 2011 at 11:12pm
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Hi Debs, every now and then our creative soul can become buried underneath a load of debri. It can be physical or mental health issues, an emotional upset or just the stresses of everyday life. It happens to me and I get the worst case of "cotton wool head" aka fluff for brains!
Sometimes the best thing to do is to just relax as much as you are able and don't stress about it. Fill in the time doing other things you enjoy - take time to read a book, go for walks, watch a movie or catch up with friends- whatever floats your boat. If you are up to it, stay in touch with the site, enter discussions or blog but don't put pressure on yourself. Sometimes we need to put our focus elsewhere rather than stressing about it as this only makes things worse.
Just about every artist I have ever known has experienced that feeling of no longer wanting to create. Being sick takes its' toll on us both physically and mentally and you probably need more time to recuperate than you thought. Your creative soul is still there - it's very much a part of you and will float to the surface again.
Love and Hugs!
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Thankyou so much. That means a lot. I've had health problems lately and its affected my art/my brain...awful. If our desire to paint disapears can we force it back? I hope so...
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Comment by Elke Trittel on January 11, 2011 at 5:44am -
lovely and light,Deb!
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Comment by Sandra Henderson on January 10, 2011 at 5:45pm
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If this is what you do with just your toe in the water, I can't wait 'til you get back into full swing! This is lovely Debs!!!
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