I forget about everything.

[mhansenm1]

Being stuck in a wheelchair because of MS and having my life turned upside down weighs heavy on my heart but I had to get out of a funk so I started my new hobby oil painting with encouragement from my occupational therapist I went for it. And so I present to you my 7th picture oil painting I call it North Dakota. And it's working enjoy.

[greaterexp]

Oh, it's terrific! You've certainly found a way to turn lemons into lemonade! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!

[falalalala]

Nice work! I love sun flowers!

[Katieelise]

What a happy artwork! I love it!

[Timeflies5]

Hi mhansenm1...very beautiful painting!! Wow! 🦋💕

[jimeka]

Another good painting, did you find out how to send your paintings to MSAA? I loved the dancer in the clouds, it gave me such inspiration looking at it, and a sense of freedom. This one I can appreciate the beauty of the farmland, and the crop of sunflowers 🌻. Did you paint it from memory or did you sit out amongst the flowers? I love the way you are mastering your ms, such an encourager, thank you, Blessings Jimeka 👍

[mhansenm1 in reply to jimeka]

Mostly by memory and this was by request. I have yet to figure out send this to MSAA? And thank you such kind words.

[jimeka in reply to mhansenm1]

CalfeeChick has sent hers and erash so maybe they can tell you how it is done. Hope you can get them entered, let me know if you are successful, Blessings Jimeka 🦋 🍫

[CalfeeChick CommunityAmbassador in reply to mhansenm1]

MSAA will send out a post around Nov-Dec requesting entries. I think the 2019 deadline date was Dec. 14. If you go to this site, there should be more information for you. mymsaa.org/artshowcase2018/

There are a couple of different categories to choose to enter. I chose "Living with MS." If you have questions, feel free to message me.

[mhansenm1 in reply to CalfeeChick]

Thanks you guys.!

[SueAB]

Good for you - You have opened a new door for yourself. Wow! This is amazing! I have no artistic talent and am lucky to draw a stick figure!

[kdali]

It’s beautiful!

[janetb1968]

Gorgeous picture absolutely lovely xxxx 😁😁😁😁

[pamgarner]

another very talented person on this site

[goatgal]

mhansenm1 This painting glows with deep joy, all those sunflowers raising their faces to the skies. Many many years ago my sister lived in Minnesota near the Dakota border; when I visited her, the openness of the prairie farmland (rolling wheat fields and endless skies) took my breath away. You evoke that memory through your art. Thank you so much for sharing.

[KarenUSA]

Love this painting. Hope you figure out how to enter it in the MSAA showcase.

[Kitsey]

That is wonderful🌻. Please share your other paintings.

[Brindisi1]

Love it smiles

[Iona60]

Great job. Painting is a wonderful hobby.

[lbenmaor]

It's Fantastic!!

Keep on painting.

Best Wishes,

Leslie

[rrw5620]

Your painting is so cool.

I am New to site. I found out that I have MS a year ago and having trouble with balance and walking. It doesn't help that I home is two stories. Putting in a Stairlift for my Stairs in a few weeks.

I know there is a good chance I will be bound to a wheelchair down the road For a hobby, I got into playing a Computer Flight Simulator FSX Steam & X-Plane, Ect. When my legs act it relaxes me. I always wanted to be a private pilot. With my Balance & Vertigo problems that is not possible so do it on my Computer Flight Simulator Professional Mode.

I can tell from your painting that is really relaxes you. Man, you are a really good artist (Laughing - Of course, you already know that). My Mom was a Water Color Artist and I always enjoyed her paintings.

Keep painting and look forward to seeing more...………..

RRWII

[Betennant]

Very good! I hope you try some abstract too. Your painting reminded me of a type of Picasso paintings I have seen.

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Lovely painting mhansenm1 The colors and the composition makes me smile. Thank for sharing.