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Ups and downs

by | Feb 8, 2015 | Art, Art reflections | 12 comments

Well life has its ups and downs and I do apologise for the long gap in posting. I have managed to pull some muscles in my back and do a bit of damage so my back has gone into siege mode. The result being lots of drugs to make the pain go away which make my head fuzzy and tired. I have the week off to help my back settle down and am supposed to relax so that means I have to stop all the walking I was doing and limit my activity. I am slowly improving now but backs are tricky. I am not up to being in my studio or teaching but have played with some drawing practice in my art journal…fiddling and completing face drawings is a fun way to fill in time when you are not allowed to do much else. The profile and larger face were developed from photograph prompts in my A4 journal which was a lovely art departmenWoman and flowerst Xmas gift that I am enjoying.Face study

 

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We are surrounded by stars…reach out and catch yours.

 

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‘Catch Me’ was drawn in my A5 art journal and is an imagination. I carry my A5 journal with me everywhere and use it to create imaginative pieces that start as scribbles in order to spark my imagination…like looking for images in clouds. I keep returning to these images over time and allow them to evolve naturally. I just work on whatever image calls to me on the day. We we all need distractions to help us balance. My distractions help me let go of the stress when things go wrong and allow me to focus on a positive space as I practice and develop my drawing skills in a simple small format that I can do anywhere.

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12 Comments

  1. Isabella
    Isabella on 08/02/2015 at 6:30 am

    Your drawings are wonderful!
    Keep up the great work!
    XOXO,
    Isabella

    • Cheryle
      Cheryle on 15/02/2015 at 11:08 am

      Thanks Isabella, love exploring and developing.

  2. "Bethie"
    "Bethie" on 08/02/2015 at 7:28 am

    Take it easy Cheryle. Sending healing thoughts your way,

    • Cheryle
      Cheryle on 12/02/2015 at 10:39 am

      Thanks so much, yes it is improving but taking it slowly. Back to doing small playful pieces that are managable. Thanks so much for your support.

  3. Anonymous
    Anonymous on 08/02/2015 at 8:10 am

    Hope you’re feeling heaps better, sorry about your back. Love these sketches!

    • Cheryle
      Cheryle on 08/02/2015 at 8:00 pm

      Thanks heaps, slowly improving, great to have your support.

    • Cheryle
      Cheryle on 15/02/2015 at 11:09 am

      Thanks heaps, glad you like them.

  4. In Art Therapy
    In Art Therapy on 08/02/2015 at 1:14 pm

    Sorry to hear you are down with you back! I have been there and it’s not fun. Nice that you can get at least get some practice in. Your sketches are lovely!

    • Cheryle
      Cheryle on 08/02/2015 at 7:58 pm

      My sketches are sanity and I really do appreciate the support thank you

    • Cheryle
      Cheryle on 15/02/2015 at 11:07 am

      Thanks, slowly improving and appreciate the support. Slack on the blog with this going on. Need to create as it is the thing that helps me heal.

  5. Carrie Lynn
    Carrie Lynn on 10/02/2015 at 2:28 pm

    Hope you are feeling much better now and your back experiencing less pain or no pain at all. Your sketches are so beautiful, truly inspiring.

    • Cheryle
      Cheryle on 12/02/2015 at 8:06 pm

      Thanks Carrie, I am improving, back at work but consciously taking it slow. Appreciate the support and so glad you like my sketches…they were a fun way to distract and keep me creating

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