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Saturday 2 June 2012

Art Is Smart

So, my two week sewing vacation has come to an end and I feel so much better. Taking a few weeks to myself, to relax and get back to my first love- drawing.

I love to draw! My qualifications are in textiles AND fine art. My love of drawing began as a young child at the kitchen table with my dad. We used to pour the crayons and pencils on the table and create masterpieces for the fridge and we would practice drawing each other.

Art is great therapy and I was told by one of my m.e doctors that if I didn't have my art then I would still be in bed making no progress. He believed my passion for art pushed me to make more of an effort. Whenever I draw I go into my own little world and completely relax and unwind. My thoughts and feelings gush out of me on the page in front of me and I then reflect on what I have created.

I went to my parent's house this week to spend the day with my Dad. We talked about how I have been struggling with balancing life and sewing. We came to the conclusion that sewing has been completely draining me mentally and physically which is extremely bad for me. I have now decided to take an extended break and just sew for fun, not for business.

Art has now completely taken over and it's great therapy. I am much happier and determined to progress. I thought I would share some of my doodles with you all.

6 comments:

  1. your drawings are amazing!! i love the detail on the leaves, so pretty! see you on saturday :) x

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    1. Thank you so much! We get to eat cake and talk about crafting! Yay! x

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  2. Wow, what amazing pictures! So glad your art is able to help you with your M.E. It's really interesting to see how your pictures take shape x

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    1. Thank you so much! Drawing is great therapy and I would recommend it to anyone :)

      Abbey x

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  3. I love your drawing style, so loose and free. I get into ruts with my drawing and can't seem to pick up the pen but then I see people doing work like this and suddenly I'm overwhelmed by the need to create. Thanks!

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    1. Thank you so much. When I get into ruts I draw what's around me or from photos. I sometimes end up doing projects based around these sketches so doodles can really help with ruts. I am glad you feel inspired to create!

      Thanks again :)

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