Art for art's sake

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I was wondering if anyone feels they might benefit from being part of an art group specifically for those here. I'm an artist, though I have to admit to you that I've produced absolutely nothing for ages due to being ill and in hospital, not having anywhere to exhibit for aeons and generally being extremely knackered out most of the time. But then I started thinking maybe I could do something positive about it. I've worked within what's called the 'Arts in Health' sphere and done a lot with things like colour therapy. I'd also like to say that you don't have to be rich to make art. I've done a whole exhibition made from recycled materials. It's all about taking yourself to another place for a while and having a bit of messy fun. No judgemental rubbish or anything like that. And if you don't think you're able to draw anything that looks remotely like what it's supposed to look like, well, that doesn't matter either. I think that maybe for starters you might like to message me if you are interested and then I'll try and work out a little programme. Just for us. Let me know what you think. Rainy X

Rainieday over 3 years ago

Here's another seasonal picture. It reminds me of Renoir, but is by Paul Gustave Fischer: ' A Winters' Day, Copenhagen' painted in 1888. I think the composition is especially eye-catching. Such a great snapshot of life. Who has snow at the moment? Let's have some pictures please if you can manage it - no risk taking though - try snapping through the window. Hope you are all keeping warm? Rainie x

Davef over 3 years ago in reply to Rainieday

How can people be so talented. Wonderful.

anndanv over 3 years ago in reply to Rainieday

Hi, I just love the way this picture takes your eye from the lady at the front, on a journey through to the rest of the piece. Lowry gives me the same feeling, as if you could step into the picture! We had snow yesterday afternoon but then later in the day it turned to drizzle. Tonight it is -7 brrrrr! Stay warm everyone!

Love Annette x

Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, Today is a Gift!!!

Salis over 3 years ago in reply to Rainieday

Here are some photos I took yesterday whilst walking the dogs. The frost is very pretty

Sarah

Ulls over 3 years ago in reply to Salis

Hi Sarah, those are excellent photos, l love walking thru the woods all year round, whent out last night, it was lovely so quiet, a couple of owls calling, two young foxes, took about 1.1/2 hours, everything having snow or frost on them, but nice to get back home and warm, wife thinks im nuts.

Rainieday over 3 years ago in reply to Salis

Lovely Sarah, keep them coming.

Glad your not doing the calendar out in this! Rainie x

Rainieday over 3 years ago in reply to Ulls

I agree with you Ulls. The woods at night are magical. I have also walked round Venice at 3am with my camera - on my own at the time - so I was probably nuts too but that was an experience not to be missed. Rainie x

Rainieday over 3 years ago in reply to Rainieday

Next winter scene is 'Decorating the Tree' by Michel Rieder 1898. Sentimental I know, but the light is done really well and it's sort of comfy, if you know what I mean - and we can all do with a bit of comfy at the moment. Hope you're all doing OK? More pictures on the way. Rainie x