Hello Friends!
I'm still taking my prolonged break from social media. Thank you for your kind messages and support. Your lovely letters, cards and phone messages bring me such joy and lift my spirits. In the meantime, June 1st saw the start of the annual ICAD art challenge. Most of you know what this is, if not you can read about it HERE. I believe this is my tenth year taking part. This year I am using Silvine plain white, unruled 6x4 inch record cards. If you don't want to see the art, just hop along to the end, I won't be offended!
In no particular order the first two weeks:
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| Portal or Doorway. Graphite |
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| Zinnia. Graphite and Coloured Pencil |
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| Gradient. Watercolour Pencil |
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| Tree. Watercolour Pencil |
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Owl. Graphite
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Off Prompt. Bonus Card. Mixed Media
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Patisserie. Mixed Media
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| Lavender. Watercolour pencils |
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| Waves. Watercolour pencil |
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| Potpourri mini challenge Maze. Watercolour pencil |
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| Ferris Wheel mixed media |
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| Off prompt |
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| Orange watercolour and micron pen |
I appreciate your messages of support and concern but I think there is a general underlying misconception over Parkinson's, as so many are very kindly sending me wishes for a speedy recovery. Unfortunately, Parkinson's does not get better, it is a progressive degenerative disease of the nervous system and will only worsen over time. So until a cure is found there is no getting better, just good days and bad days. In the meantime, I am attending two days a week at a local hospice, which I enjoy, especially the time I can enjoy the warm jacuzzi which helps alleviate my painful legs. Social Services has also arranged for eleven hours of help for me.
In the meantime, we all now have the added worry that we are about to lose our GP Surgery and may have to face being dispersed to the nearest facilities, some 16 miles away. This is not good news for those, like myself, without transport. I don't know what is happening to our world.
Until next time
Stay well and stay safe
Debbie xx
