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What's outside of your picture window today?
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@chaun2947 Hello Carolyn. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I know you'll meet lots of artsy and wonderful people here. My art career slammed to a halt about two years ago, due to some serious health issues. Prior to that, I was actively pursuing my creativity in a wonderful studio, providing four galleries with my paintings, and having numerous exhibitions. I've managed to do only one more commissioned painting since. Ah well. Those were the best of days...!! (I'm 86 now, and have accepted that it is what it is.)
You asked for recommendations for a good recliner. Mine is a La-Z-Boy Reclina-Way #01651Z-C932369. Those numbers Might be a 2 for that first Z and a 0 for that last 6. The salesperson scribbled those two!
I particularly love the way my chair supports my lower back. Feels so good. Hope this helps. Happy painting! (I love watercolor pencils and water brushes too!) Laurie
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Thanks for your wonderful note. I also work with colored pencil. There are many ways to turn pencil into a painterly style, or leave it as pencil. Clearly pencil is a better choice if you have a tilted board in your lap.
I’ve done a little bit of work but not much, in part because selling my house left me without anymore energy. I have the materials, tons of stuff. I don’t know yet if I have the energy. I was playing with a tonal study and felt a far less confident hand. I will have to dive in and find out. I appreciate your information. Where and how to sit is critical. Wish me luck and I’m sending some back to you.
Carolyn