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12/03/2011 06:06 AM
Ettrick
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VicMac,

I enjoy complex compositions when viewing other art but feel more peaceful and refreshed creating my own in a way that is more open with broad fields.

Why did I ever have hope?
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12/03/2011 08:27 PM  Top
VicMac
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Ettrick, I am always envious of the artists who can do the freer more impressionistic styles.

If I had not gone more in the direction of writing, I might have put more time into trying to do art in an impressionistic way.

I can just see by looking at your work, that you love doing it! Does it help you cope with the Lyme? Being creative is the best thing for me, whether with writing, art, music, crafts, whatever.

Post edited by: VicMac, at: 12/03/2011 08:29 PM

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12/03/2011 08:39 PM  Top
Ettrick
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Yeah, it's a great distraction from the pain and worry.
Why did I ever have hope?

12/04/2011 03:07 PM  Top
Ettrick
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I had a go at another hibiscus-type flower today on a piece of heavy textile sample material. It was fun for the texture it provides.

http://sagunt.deviantart.com/#/d4i6c04

This is especially for deapead, who shared that beautiful hibiscus of her own.

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12/05/2011 09:16 PM  Top
VicMac
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Smile Love it!
I wish I had solutions for everybody here who is suffering, but I am still hunting for them myself and seem to be more of a student on this board than a teacher. All I have to offer is my experience, support, and prayers based on what I have learned in my recovery. I am not a physician.

Previous discussions I participated in:
Hello from Indiana
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Hoping someone can help me!

12/06/2011 02:42 PM  Top
Ettrick
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Thanks, VicMac.

Here's my latest.

http://sagunt.deviantart.com/art/Attempted-Portrait- 272700599

It's my first attempt at a portrait. It's going to be a gift for Christmas.

What art-gifts will the other artists and creative types be doing for the holidays this year?

Post edited by: Ettrick, at: 12/06/2011 02:56 PM

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12/06/2011 03:00 PM  Top
WiscLamLymie
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I am making original-design knit arm/wrist-warmers. They are not symmetrical to the other, so it's quirky. Smile Also crocheted an afghan. Did a lot of buying this year as my physical well-being really wasn't at it's top.

But I did buy a really nice kit for our 6-yr-old to venture into painting, including canvases, a larger sketchpad and a wodden box with loads of paints in different mediums, pencils, etc., for her humble beginnings. She's quite the artist! LOVES art. Wants to be a famous artist when she grows up. Smile Makes this creative smile. Also makes me wish I had done more with painting. I loved it in college... maybe I will get back into it.

Post edited by: WiscLamLymie, at: 12/06/2011 03:01 PM

Was diagnosed with Autonomic Disorder, POTS, Interstitial Cystitis, and Fibromyalgia. True story is I have late stage Lyme which has caused these things. Just began the fight in October 2011 (have been full-blown Lyme since Sept. 5, 2010), and WILL be victorious! Positive bands: IgG 41 and 60; IgM 23 and 41. CDC positive!

Not a doctor, not anyone of any legal standing... just someone on the search.
(Translation: Please do not take anything I say as medical advice. Always see your doctor when needing medical advice.)

12/06/2011 03:06 PM  Top
Ettrick
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Hmmm, wonder if we bought the same art box for our kids. (The curly-haired one in the portrait.)

Being a famous artist is a great aspiration. Surround her with lots of creative and encouraging people.

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12/06/2011 03:19 PM  Top
WiscLamLymie
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oh yeah, totally! her grandparents even bought a piece of her artwork from the website that the school uses to upload (safely, like no last names, etc.) the kids' artwork for their followers. She ordered it on stretched canvas, and people think a bonafide accomplished artist did it. she was 5 when she did it!

the kit i bought her was not for kids. i saw those, but they really are just not going to give her a taste of what it can really be like, you know? she's actually identified as academically and intellectually gifted and talented. (look at mom gettin' all proud! LOL) but the biggest part of her giftedness comes from spacial relations and art-type things. Laughing mama's so proud of all her girls!

Was diagnosed with Autonomic Disorder, POTS, Interstitial Cystitis, and Fibromyalgia. True story is I have late stage Lyme which has caused these things. Just began the fight in October 2011 (have been full-blown Lyme since Sept. 5, 2010), and WILL be victorious! Positive bands: IgG 41 and 60; IgM 23 and 41. CDC positive!

Not a doctor, not anyone of any legal standing... just someone on the search.
(Translation: Please do not take anything I say as medical advice. Always see your doctor when needing medical advice.)

12/22/2011 03:57 PM  Top
Ettrick
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Here's my latest. It's a gift for my sister-in-law.

http://sagunt.deviantart.com/art/The-Cut-275293258

Is anyone else giving art made by yourself or others for Christmas or any other holiday/event?

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