Art for art's sake

Can anybody join this group?   I usually go to an art class but had to drop put.  I'm not very good.  Apparently im  'very expressive' which I think is shorthand for messy and can't paint.

Of course you can Harebelle. Friend me and send me your e-mail and I'll send you some stuff. Welcome aboard. Rainie x

Lighthouse guiding light for those in peril on the.sea!.

I think art is often subjective. Would like to see your work if possible!.

Lovely sea picture x

Well painted I wonder if it was someone he knew 

Sunsets are amazing.

I'm not sure about this one, but artists of the time had no shortage of models and ladies of the night to pose for them. Bonnard did quite a few early poses in the bathroom [the later ones in the wonderful colourful baths were of his wife], some were vaguely  erotic nudes, but always very naturalistic poses, certainly nothing out of the ordinary for the time. Somewhat Degas like in many ways. I really like this domestic scenes.  Perhaps I'll do a Bonnard chat later.  How are you doing Ruth? Rainie x

Yes it reflects the time.

i have been quite sad lately.

i am going to try some mindfulness and exercises like breathing and moving my feet and shoulders to help.

Thanks for asking Rainie x

i hope you have been reassured about your finance question x

. Sadness is something I’ve struggled with since diagnosis, I’ve found I’ve really had to look after myself in the whole, yoga, mindfulness, exercise and also spending time away from cancer,  hence only dipping in and out of this site, although I love this thread. Art comes in many forms, from our gardens, nature, man made objects, every day objects ….  I personally am fascinated seeing old pictures of common scenes, high streets etc (similar to the girl in black stockings) everyday images a snapshot into days gone by