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
Love the sea too Ruby. The action and sound of the waves is mesmerising. I did learn that it the heracleon (don’t know if I spelt it correctly) motion that we are drawn to. It’s the idea that something is moving but not going anywhere. The same reason babies and some autistic children are drawn to leaves fluttering on trees and why we are drawn to watching flames. I learnt it in some Forest School training I did a few years ago.
Thank you Shadders, for that information - I genuinely enjoy learning about new things. I have had a lifelong problem with anxiety (medication has helped to a certain extent) and either swimming wih my ears in the water (it blocks out other sounds, I never got the hang of underwater swimming!) or being near waves, it really is the only place where my mind switches off and rain or shine, I fee
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For some reason I can’t use emojis here and yours have gone crazy! That’s not fair! I love the sea too and find it healing and restorative. My husband fainted at the wheel and had bad anxiety afterward. He felt the same. We swam in the sea in. Devon in a tiny little cove near our accommodation both crying our eyes out as it just was so beautiful and healing. He still has anxiety but we have both found that the sea brings us both some peace.
Jac x
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