Any one else?

I've started drawing again,

A bit rusty still,

Helps with the depression,

This is what I think my life in Giraffe looks like 🦒🦒🦒🦒

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Done

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[Welshcatlady in reply to Hidden]

I can relate to your giraffes! ❤️

[jhorsf]

You should draw more, you have a good eye for things, an ability to put that on paper most of us do not have

[Stairwaytoheavan]

I have fibro. and found art is a good therapy. It is important to find the right medium. I did not get on with pencils, however I discovered soft pastels. they are more forgiving than pencil. I stated with a basic set which you can get for under £10.00. There is a lot ofr free information how to start on the interenet, maybee a book from Amazon. Use textured paper for pastels. Good luck

Giraffe pastel

[Hidden in reply to Stairwaytoheavan]

I have a large box of paints and pastels somewhere, I've found my brushes out, I'll have to look harder 😀

[Stairwaytoheavan in reply to Hidden]

Great go for girl

[misspicky82]

Hey Debs, Dawn told me you drew her a beautiful picture. I said I'd love that if you have time? I used to love art but I can barely write anymore due to very poor hand dexterity and I miss it. I used to have colouring books, adult ones that are quite complex and I used to do this to calm my moods down, now I can't do that 😭 I have an app on my phone for drawing and colouring in but it's not the same, although I do use it from time to time, it's one of my coping mechanisms when my mood is low or when my anxiety shoots thru the roof!!

How are you today anyway? I hope you are well 😊

Angela 😇

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Sorry Angela,

It was a 1 off for Dawn, I'm glad you liked it though,

Maybe in a few years I'll have a shop on e-bay 😉 or the Tate Modern LOL

Take care Debs

[misspicky82 in reply to Hidden]

It's ok Debs, and I hope you do have a shop.... aim high as you can darling ✨️ 😘

[KimiJay]

About a sad thing but 'before' made me chuckle as soon as I saw the innocent, unsuspecting nature of the expression, and 'after,' graphically illustrated the idea of what havoc fibro wreaks on our collective unsuspecting soul. Waiting for the series and then the publication! ... Please feel able to do more! A better illustration of our diabolically inspired condition than any words!

[Elaine200756 in reply to KimiJay]

🤣

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🤫 😇

[Hidden in reply to KimiJay]

Thank you?? 😊

[Elaine200756 in reply to Hidden]

Yes, Debsdelight. Your giraffe is delightful. You have talent and I hope you continue with your art, and maybe share with us? xx

[Hidden in reply to Elaine200756]

I'm waiting to hear back from moderators, I've asked the question 🙂

[Elaine200756 in reply to Hidden]

Hope you get a favourable response xx 😘

[Jellyimp]

I started up again during lockdown and found it really helped me relax . I can't sit at it very long now so takes me a while to finish but a little is better than none at all xx

Beach scene

[Hidden in reply to Jellyimp]

Very nice reminds me of Scotland, Lovely

[Jellyimp in reply to Hidden]

It's Luskentyre beach on the Isle of Harris . Keep on with those giraffes I love them xx

[Elaine200756 in reply to Jellyimp]

Beautiful xx

[Jellyimp in reply to Elaine200756]

Thanks xx

[Elaine200756 in reply to Jellyimp]

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[Yassytina FMA UK Volunteer]

Very clever , I cannot draw ☹️but I get why it helps too sit and switch off drawing and colouring in 😃xx