It is lovely still to be able to paint, and this is my second painting of this subject (I haven't shown the first). I love experimenting (it's the scientist in me) and am under the guidance of two art therapists, both of whom seem interested at the range of techniques I have used and developed. Both makes notes about my techniques and tell me that they are going to try using them themselves. I can think of no stronger complement.
This A4 mixed media picture is of the second cairn en route to the summit of Snowdon, North Wales. The mountain/hill/hillock -- whichever it is will depend on the country where you live -- is the lump in the background. I am pleased with the sky, for which I used watercolour and antipasto to get a 3D effect. The cairn itself uses gesso, watercolour and sand. I started it during one session with an art therapist, showing her my experimentation with the sky, and completed it in private.
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You have inspired me Brent to follow this path. I am dealing with extreme pain for the past month (this from cellulitis rather than directly due to PCa). Cannot tolerate it so I need to express it. Got some Pastel pencils that are reputed to miix well with watercolor effects. First efforts are terrible but can only go upward. Perhaps I can find an art therapist to guide me. MB/Paul
My art therapist worked wonders. Decide on the emotion you wish to express (in my case something akin to dismay) and pick a colour palette to show it. Not too many colours, and remember you can get lots more colours by mixing and and shading. Then decide on what kind of picture would express that emotion (portrait -- either animal or human --, landscape, flowers) and find a reference photo to help. Be prepared to try a few types of subjects before you settle on one. Don't try to be too exact and be prepared to to put aside your reference photo very early on. Draw on your right side of the brain, drawing shapes, not things.
Reach for the stars. I only started 18 months ago and already I have had my first one-man exhibition at a noted gallery. A therapist will be a real help. I hope this helps.
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