Am Not Coping

[Former-Member]

What would you like to talk about that would be helpful right now @Zoe7?

I don't want to pick something at random and inadvertently trigger you. 

[Zoe7]

Don't know @Former-Member I'm really tired now. Toby has been having puppy dreams - making little noises in his sleep - that came at a really good time as I was starting to stare into space again. This is the worst time of the night - I just need the sun to rise and then I'll be ok.

[Former-Member]

Aww puppy dreams  so cute! I miss having a dog. 

@Zoe7 did I read earlier that you're making a piece of artwork for someone? 😮 

I'm so envious of anyone with artistic talent.. I feel like I'm an artistic person trapped in a very non-talented body hahaha

[Zoe7]

hahaha @Former-Member - everyone has artistic talent - what one person sees as artistic another may see as 'rubbish'. Give it a go - you may surprise yourself what you can create 

My sister saw a painting that she really liked in a local gallery but couldn't afford price tag (too many 00000s) lol I am going to try paint something for her with similar colours and theme - we'll see how it turns out. 

[Former-Member]

wowww much respect @Zoe7 you are so brave to attempt such a thing!! what kind of painting was it? (i say, pretending to know something about art) lol

also, you *say* give it a go.. but did you happen to read about my ill-fated attempt at knitting on one of the other threads? lets just say it didnt go so well. hahaha. what started out as a "self care" activity turned into a rage-inducing nightmare hahahaha

what other artistic type talents do you have hidden away there?

[Zoe7]

The painting I am currently (trying) to work on is back on page 595 on this thread.. and the painting that I am going to adapt for my sister is back on page 597.

No @Former-Member I have not had the pleasure of hearing all about you knitting disaster - you do know self-care is supposed to be calming not rage-inducing - don't you lol lol Maybe you should start with something simple like colouring in (and staying within the lines lol)

I love working with wood the most but enjoy designing and creating papier mache or plaster 'things' - mostly animals - and simple jewellery making (which is strange because I am not big on jewellery myself), sewing, etc. Basically any crafty things I'll give a go - but I do love painting the most.

[CheerBear]

Quietly popping in while there aren't too many people around to whisper hi @Zoe7 and say that it's good to see you Zoe 💛

[Zoe7]

Hiya @CheerBear It has been a very quiet night - @Former-Member has had to put up with me all night lol

How are you doing CB?

[Former-Member]

@Zoe7 holey moley 😮 

I'm in shock! That painting you are working on.. No words. Just incredible. Have you got a title yet?

The Patrick Grieve one is lovely too, so much colour. But none of the raw emotion your painting emits. It's just.. spectacular. You are one clever cookie!!

Hhahaha yes that was the idea with the knitting.. something to do mindfully (like colouring!) that gives you a sense of achievement etc (get a nice scarf out of it ha!) but it was short lived. I just dont have the knack!

[Zoe7]

No title yet @Former-Member It started off a lot 'darker' than it is now! Still a bit to do, then I believe the title will come naturally. It will most likely be something dark rather than optimistic though!!!!

The big difference between mine and the Patrick Grieve's painting - well - that would be about a few thousand dollars lol lol lol