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
This is a photo from my dog walk yesterday, it doesn't really do the autumn colours justice. 
But I do love autmn in the woods
Sarah
Hi Sarah, was not in the wood yesterday, unusual but true, took this photo in front garden
Getting back in the saddle somewhat after my break away. Think it's time for a bit more art and as we're approaching Christmas [again] have selected some very Christmassy pictures which I hope you'll find interesting. Some of them are a bit sugary and sentimental but Xmas is often portrayed like that, even though the reality can be very different.
When I did 'The 12 days of Xmas' last year, I wondered if I'd be doing this again. And I am, so I hope that this serves as an example as to how imprecise our diagnoses can often be.
I actually hate the winter because I'm a SAD person and we don't 'do' Christmas in our household either - for us, it's just another day, but I make some mince pies if I feel like it because we like them anyway. However, I know that many like the festive season so here we go. Rainie x
Blotter, Peter Doig 1959
