Just an idea of what I now create since becoming ill......

This is what I now do in my 'New life' I love painting......xxx

[Steff40]

I find craft a way to sit still for while I sew sock monkeys and make jewellery so when too tired to do chores I sit and make feel better about sitting around x lovely picture too

[Hidden in reply to Steff40]

I know exactely what you mean, thats how I started out....xxx

[haribo36]

Woooo,you really have knocked my socks off with that pic!! It's such a lovely pic,how long did it take to do and did you paint it from a picture?I would love a picture of that,do you happen to sell your paintings?lol

[Hidden in reply to haribo36]

Hi Sweetling, yes I do, I sell originals and prints, she took me about 3 weeks to complete and she comes completely from my imagination....

This particular Faerie is called 'Beauty's Gift' shes a very special faerie as she was painted after a trip to Glastonbury when a robin followed me everywhere around the chalice gardens.... She comes as a limited edition print and can be supplied in 3 sizes, all mounted ready for framing and signed by yours truly.......xx

If you want to see more of my work, pm me then I can give you details

[Ginsing in reply to Hidden]

Hi Freysha, Sorry to say but according to our rules you are not allowed to advertise your self or indeed promote yours or others web site openly you can get people to private message you and talk to them that way. So please remove the two links or Healthunlocked will do so. Do take a look and refresh you self with our rules thank you

Gins

[Hidden in reply to Ginsing]

Hi Gins, Im so sorry, I genuinely didnt realise, it sort of just crept into conversation, hope I didnt upset anyone....xxx

[Ginsing in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for putting pm message up ( I love your picture) xgins

[Chimbelina in reply to Ginsing]

Hi just thought I would pen in a site suggestion, bearing in mind that advertising and promoting one's own work is not allowed. I have a son chronically ill with ME/CFS fybro and epilepsy. He is 19 and has missed out on all his schooling. We have to creatively think about not only regaining his lost education but also working out how he will one day be able to earn a living, possibly at home, self employed that is accommodating of his ill health. The Fybro and Chronic fatigue forum are so different from other health sites in that the members are obviously so ill but are often quite negative as a result.

Being housebound or even bed-bound still offers a world of opportunities that can make life worthwhile if one dares to try. Maybe sharing a painting or a poem or a song on the forum would be acceptable as long as it is only with members, with no advertising or links attached. It is always good to share 'positivity!'and inspire others.

Perhaps there could be a 'thread' which gives suggestions of not only hobbies but work suggestion that can be done at home when well enough or a 'poll' which show what the most popular hobbies are and work from home opportunities. (No advertising, of course!)

To start the ball rolling:

- Teach yourself to play a musical instrument

- Home tuition.... all the way up to degree level!

- Record an audio book for sharing/ keeping alive the art of story telling

- Craft hobbies for cash or simply pleasure

- Sing! there is no one to hear you while you learn!

- Internet opportunities - any suggestions or success stories?

Best wishes

Chimbelina

[Hidden in reply to Chimbelina]

What a wonderful idea, I try to stay positive and my artwork keeps me that way and grounded, its a way of showing this terrible illness that I will not be beaten by you (not always anyway lol) If I can help in any way with your son in any Chimbelina, please ask away....xxxx

[haribo36]

I might just take a look! Thank you

[jillylin]

That is so beautiful.

Hugs

Jillyxx

[Hidden in reply to jillylin]

Bless you, thankyou.....xxx

[ladytelita]

Like the pic Freyeesha. Also like your headpiece in your av.

P.

[Fibrofoggiest]

I've just started felting as a hobby to see me through the winter, I wish I had talent like yours, it is beautiful, so delicate.

Foggy x

[TrishD in reply to Fibrofoggiest]

Having read your post about felting I thought it might suit me. I love all types of craft, and your post has given me another choice I created two teddies as a first project and cant wait to get more wool to make more. thank you for the idea.

[Lucyhobbit]

It looks lovely

[suffolklass]

That is beautiful. There is so much talent on this site.

Is x

[avimay]

Wow what an amazing picture.... beautiful x

[TrishD]

Beautiful picture, wish I had that delicate touch. I love many types of craft but painting and drawing are beyond me I do love your picture .Its lovely to have an outlet to the pain etc.

[Hidden]

Thankyou so much for your lovely comments. I do find I lose myself completely when I paint. The pain goes far away for a while, I love if my art makes someone smile too. Xxx

[Hidden]

That was such a beautiful picture, Freeyeesha. Was it water colours. I love the use of colour in painting but for me a social thing. I call myself a dauber but I enjoy painting. I need to be motivated. I used to work in a group, but found the tittling about cruises and stuff, very irritating, I couldn't concentrate.

[Sthandra]

Love your painting my mum used to paint aswell she said she found it. Very theraputic