I was so excited to start my idea for this weeks Friday Art - I had planned to re paint an old marker drawing 'Asleep'. I also planned to catch up on a few Lifebook lessons.
But life always seems to have a way of making me slow down and take a rest. And 'lucky' me these enforced rests always seem to take the form of an illness, a sprained ankle and this weeks life interuptus is my back.
I have never had such an agonising pain, I can't imagine living with this full time, and my heart goes out to any one who has chronic back pain.
Luckily I managed to get an appointment with a chiropractor, and after taking x-rays + realising my back is f*ck'd (or will be if I don't treat it now), I am so much better.
And having a week on the couch has been frustrating, boring + just what I needed.
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So in between episodes of Smash (LOVE this show!!) and reruns of bad 90's sitcoms (step by step anyone? I loved this show when I was younger!) I have been sketching in one of the many sketchbooks I have laying around.
Instead of dragging up all my art supplies from the studio to the couch, I found these brushes in my stash + my water colour pencils.
Mr Mac was pleased I wasn't dragging my paints up stairs, but I was saying to him, it has been five years since I have seriously played with my pencils + it was kinda fun!
So having my enforced break has been good in some ways, I have sketched heaps, have heaps of ideas, and my back is much better.
I would love to hear how you cope with enforced breaks from life, do you struggle against it (my normal way of coping) or go with the flow?
I'm sorry to hear about your back. Hope you feel better. Your girls are very beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI love when you open up 'old' supplies and they feel new ! Pretty girls. Feel better Fast... Hppf.
ReplyDeleteYou're right: an enforced break can sometimes do wonders .... after the initial frustration has worn off ;-) Good to hear your back is feeling better. Your girls are lovely as always ....
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your back! I've had my share of THAT problem, it is a reoccuring thing too. Forces you to slow down....but you seemed to have adjusted with your lovely watercolor pencil drawings! Feel better soon and HPPF!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear your back is better and I love your LiliBeans Designs Kristin.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF, Annette x
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Your girls are delightful. Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteillustrations look great. hope your can keep that back of yours in a painfree state. x
ReplyDeleteHope the back gets better, take care of it now while you are young or it will come back to haunt you later. Love my chiropractor....Wonderful girls, amazing you could sketch on through the pain. Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteOh dear....back pain can be a real pain ....good that you are able to create and rekindle an old acquaintance (pencils :P )
ReplyDeleteHappy recovery and happy creating,
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Cynthia♥
I've had that kind of back issue a few times so I truly understand the pain. So glad to know you're doing better. Your illustrations are darling-I especially love the girl with the hat and scarf! Enforced breaks from life? Sometimes I cope well and other times I fight it. Much better to go with the flow :)Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous little gals you've added to your sketchbook! I love Smash too! lol As for your back, I can relate, and I just remind myself every day that there are so many people out there that are so much worse off. Sure hope yours is feeling better soon. :) hugs, Kimberly
ReplyDeleteLovely portraits! I love those kind of brushes.
ReplyDeleteHope you're on the mend soon.
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Happy PPF!!
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I can relate, I have had tree weeks of enforced rest after surgury, After the initial pity party, the creative side takes over and you finds things you can do and usually I find it takes me on a new path. Hope your back improves quickly.
ReplyDeleteI am a big go with the flow girl... and back pain does suck... and it takes a long time to get over, but it sounds as though you are on the mend and you did have fun with your drawings... hope you get better soon
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I have definitely learned to go with the flow. It is too hard to force things and they usually don't turn out well anyway.
ReplyDeleteI am glad your back is better. I know all about back problems. Definitely not any fun. Your girls are wonderful. So glad you got to use your watercolor pencils again. The results were terrific.
Sorry about your back, and hope you feel better soon! Just sitting down and drawing can be very relaxing.
ReplyDeleteOh feel better soon!! Forced into rest is how I found art. So I am an advocate for "things are meant to be" concept! You have accomplished a lot of eye candy!! Good for you turning a negative into a positive!!
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So glad you are feeling better. Sorry your forced relaxation was due to back pain. Glad you chose to see a chiropractor :) You are insanely talented. Following from SITS. Happy Sharefest
ReplyDelete{Melinda} I love those drawings. My daughter (when she was little) used to love Lisa Frank artwork and it reminds me so much of that.
ReplyDeleteI can totally empathize with the back pain. I am icing mine as we speak and have seen the chiro 6 times in the last two weeks. Saying a prayer that both of us will be pain-free soon.
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Sorry to hear about your back. My husband has had two back surgeries so I sort of get where you're coming from in a not personal sort of way. Your sketches are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI go with the flow...I'm the happiest sick person. Like you, I usually need the break. I love finding some random art supply and making it work wherever I am. OKAY, I am LOVING your girl designs! They are so charming and sweet. You have a beautiful blog....glad I found you, Happy Saturday!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your back. I'm wishing you a speedy recovery. in the past, when life interrupted I tended to struggle against it. I'm learning to go with the flow.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your feeling better and usually I just,go with the flow when it's out of my control.
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better xo :) I love the drawings. I usually just go with the flow, let the world settle.
ReplyDeleteHopping over from SITS sharefest! :) Great blog!
Have a lovely weekend.
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I can understand that pain well :( wishing you good luck ! The sketches are awesome as always ...take care !
ReplyDeleteway to make something great out of a rotten situation! i'd probably just lay on the couch and moan ;)
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your back. I know what it's like! You have made the most of your rest though and produced some lovely sketches
ReplyDeleteI love your work!
ReplyDeleteProbably the reason your back hurt, take care of it now, and you will be fine. Thankfully, with the rain and the sunshine, there are rainbows. I love the pictures. I absolutely love and live for SMASH. Unfortunately, it has been cancelled. Fortunately, I do not watch anything else on NBC, or will I, no matter what it is. I will not support a network that won't listen to us. We all signed a petition to keep it on and it was the highest rated petition. . .NBC does not listen to us. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteSus diseños son maravillosos! Tambien tengo problemas de espalda y sé lo que duele! que se recupere pronto!!
ReplyDeleteUgh, back pain... I know all about it, unfortunately. I hope you get well fast. Beautiful watercolor girls! ♥ Happy (late) PPF
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