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
Thanks Sal. Here's the next one in the series. A bit late today, as have been driving home through thick fog at 20mph after a lovely visit to friends. Anyway, here is my picture for The Fifth Arty Day of Christmas. It's an illustration from the book Peter Pan and is by Arthur Rackham [he of the faeries and olde wooded faerie glades]. It's rather charming and is beautifully done. A bit of old fashioned christmassyness from the olden days. Hope everything goes well with you all. Rainie x
