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@lisalucier I would be honored to do so. Where is the best place to do this? I know if it were not for doing art work I would surely stay at the bottom of the vortex. My profile picture is one of my most recent. The weather was bitterly cold and being one who loves nature and the creatures dwelling herein I derive a sense of rest with putting how I feel into pictures. I will post this one in its proper format. It started out as a newborn foal alone on a cold day. I finished it w/o snow as it was only cold. When I finished the painting I looked outside to see horizontal snow. I then added the blowing snow to the painting I thought I had finished. Attached is the before the snow version and then when the snow came. Thus the 1st now only exists as a copy. I like this concept. If it helps another then I have succeeded in some way. Here goes...
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Sorry I meant foal and not goal in my sentence.
Thanks for posts vdandy. You will find lots of peers here who have, do, and will suffer from depression. Statistics say 7% have or will, but I would guess that it is under reported by at least half. I fully intend to look into the "expressive arts" as I think it would be beneficial to me. I am not very artistic with visual media, so critiquing my "art" would be akin to giving a spelling test to a two year old. Thanks again for joining us and I hope you find something here that keeps you coming back. Gary
@vdandy Art is my only safe place. When the paint flows from the brush onto the paper I am there.
I am so glad you have your art.
Thank you for sharing this. It sounds like it could be a great, effective tool for many people.
Jim
There are few that will admit to depression as this is an admitting weakness. Many with depression are not aware they have thus. Anyone believing there is a magic pill may need to rethink things.
@vdandy -- I really like your idea about the Expressive Arts and was thinking of you and this concept today. Wondering what kinds of visual art and writing you are doing these days?
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When I witness your image it makes me feel happy. The innocence of the goal is precious and it reminds me that they’re is still beauty in the world.
I have had depression and anxiety since I was around 15. I have gone through lots of medications and therapists. It was up and down until I began using my art as an outlet. When I was in my mid forties I began studying Expressive Arts. It has changed my life. Expressing myself through various art making modalities such as visual art, writing , meditation and more has brought me much insight and awareness. If anyone is interested look it up. It is not the same as Art Therapy. In Expressive Arts there is no judgement or critique.
When one creates they go into the “flow state “ much like in meditation. It is good for you. I now also have been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment which I have had since I was 61, so immersing myself in creativity is a wonderful tool.