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
Another image which I think is very atmospheric and reminds me of Narnia.
I just had an email from my cousin in Canada who lives on Lake Ontario. She reports temperatures of -30. Her sister over in Alberta, -45. I just cannot even imagine what it must be like trying to keep warm in those temperatures. Anybody ever experienced that? Hope you're all keeping warm. I wish you all a good 2023. Rainie x
Winter Landscape by Caspar David Friedrich 1811
A lovely picture by British artist Glynn Macey who lives down in Penzance.
Hope this cheers you all up as we're deep in gloom and greyness here in North Norfolk.
Rainie x
For all the newbies here who might not have seen this thread - I've been a bit quiet of late - but if any of you are interested in trying your hand at something a bit arty, then have a read through the start of this thread and message me if you'd like to give it a go. You can make art out of all sorts - packaging, fabrics, buttons and so on. It needn't cost much. Colour is good for you. Immerse yourself in it and take yourself somewhere away from your worries. Rainie x
Here's one I made earlier... a lot earlier. Acrylic on wood panel with pressed leaf.
'Skinny Dipper'
'My Mother's Quilt'
Embossed print with packaging, bits of paper doileys, stamping, hand-painting and old buttons and ribbons from Mum's button box.
