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
I'm not super artistic (too much of a Type A personality!), but I do have a photo of my partner and myself after we did a "Pinot and Picasso", which is a paint-and-sip class with an instructor. I love how differently our paintings came out.
Currently, I'm making some Lego which is so beautiful that I'll be able to leave it out when I'm finished! Photos attached <3
Love it MM! The two of you look so happy! My sister did something similar to this and loved it too.
Jac x
ooh. Now the fun starts. Get yourself a little spray bottle - any old empty bottle with a pump spray on top. Waft it over the paper and apply paint; paint then dry, then waft the water over and let it drizzle down. Dry, then turn round and work over the results.; sprinkle with salt for interesting effects. Teensy bits of bleach [careful] also interesting over colour. An old bit of sponge good for dabbing both paint and water on. Cover up that white. Kitchen roll for dabbing off.
Rainie x
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