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Monday, January 27, 2014

Frazzled, but Still Painting ...

This is part of my frazzle. Bruno has come out in hives again. They first popped up over 2 weeks ago. I called my vert, and picked up some dexamethasone, and dosed him for about a week. As soon as I stopped [last night], they came out again. I took this photo this morning to send to my trainer for advice. There is no reason I can think of that would cause the hives - same hay, same diet, a bit more exercise. He may have found some new and noxious weeds out in the field. That's the only thing I can think that might cause these bumps.  


I thought to take my mind off worries a bit by starting new paintings - something soothing, yet requiring concentration. A friend had some fabulous photos of koi, and he gave me permission to use them as reference.


You can hardly tell they are fish yet. I've been working exclusively on the background.

And my aunt is back in the hospital, this time with pneumonia and a fluid-filled lung. I feel upset, frustrated and angry with the slowness of our medical system.

Anyway, I am glad you have dropped by for a visit - thank you!

12 comments:

  1. oh Kathryn you are so right to start painting. It helps me too to focus on the work than the dear ones who are hurt. I'm praying for your aunt and your dear horse. love to you,Diana

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  2. Oh Kat
    Were sorry to hear Brunno has those hives again. It's very frustrating to have something like this happen and not know why.. And were sorry to hear your aunt is ill also.
    So many frustrations,, we hope your paint brush in your hand helps a little.
    love
    tweedles

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  3. What a great gentle movement of water you depicted Kathryn.. I think it is going to be a good OMMM paintings!

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  4. All the best for Bruno and your aunt, Kathryn!

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  5. I hope you find a solution to Bruno's rash very quickly and I understand your frustrations with the medical system completely but I am so glad that one of the ways you help deal with everything is by painting. I love koi paintings and you are off to a terrific start!

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  6. I can hear your frustration and feel bad for you. I hope everything with your aunt turns out okay and that you can get to the bottom of the hives problem. Is he in an area where anyone else could be getting to him to give him food or anything? Seems like nothing else has changed. Sending you a big (((HUG))) today.

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  7. Exited to see the rest soon. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. In Italy we say that one bad thing seldom comes alone... wish you all the best and really hope all will be well with Bruno and your aunt. xx

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  9. Oh I'm looking forward to this one - I love koi carp paintings - plan to do one myself soon, I just know yours will be fab!!! Sorry to hear of your frustrations - good to see you painting x

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  10. I'm SO sorry to hear about your aunt, Kathryn! I will be praying for her!! You're right...and should be angry ...the medical system will be getting worse as time goes on...nobody will be concerned for the older folks!! As for Bruno, I hope they figure out what's bothering him...!! and lastly, I love how your koi's are coming out...you know how I feel about them...you're doing a fantastic job with them....

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  11. Sorry to hear about your Aunt and Bruno. It is hard to see your loved ones in trouble and not able to help. Hopefully things will improve soon.
    It is wonderful that art can offer you that break from worry, we all need a place to go to get relief from stress.

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  12. Ive always fancied painting some fish but just haven't got around to it yet... I'll look forward to seeing how they turn out! Hope Bruno is better soon :0)

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