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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Getting Better ...

Maggie and her new best friend, Flossie, enjoying the squeaky toys my landlady bought for them today.

Maggie, posing by the pool.
Maggie is a Mexican rescue that I rescued from being euthanized last weekend. The clinic that brought her here despaired of finding the right home for her. I think mine is it :) 

Bruno, off on the other side of the pond, having a munch - what else???

Don't know if I'll bother doing more here. It's not making me gasp with visual pleasure as it is, and I have others I would rather do.

This is from two years ago or so. I decided to re-work it. 

The purples and violets of the background are not quite like this - more greyed. But overall, I think I made some improvements by lifting some leaves and intensifying the shadows of the petals. Perhaps a bit more lifting yet.

I am starting to feel more like myself - dizziness gone, mood swings less acute and less frequent - emotionally stronger.  I had been seriously out of it for the past 6 weeks, coming off anti-depressants. I have found large doses of vitamin D help, as well as meditating and being more focussed. Finally I think I can approach that Rio painting with more confidence, and start some paintings with more definitive planning and fore-thought. Here's hoping ...

Thank you for dropping by! 

11 comments:

  1. Maggie and Flossie look like their best friends already! Love the photos and all the flowers that you reworked .......absolutely beautiful, Kathryn! But the best news is that you're feeling better!!

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  2. Look after yourself Kathryn. The paintings are looking lovely, reflecting your inner self.

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  3. A very positive post with some good news and some stunning artworks ! Both flowers are eyeopeners ! xx

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  4. Glad to know you feel better, take care dear Kathryn.

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  5. I am so glad the light is beginning to seep in to that long dark tunnel you are making your way through. Keep going and you will soon be in that light again! Your flowers are spectacular as always - literally popping from the page!! :0)

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  6. So glad you are feeling better. love the paintings and enjoy so seeing who else is in your yard!! sending you a hug,love,Diana

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  7. Maggie is adorable, I love those ears! I am so glad she found a good home with you! I love how you lifted the leaves in the iris painting, it really makes a huge difference!

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  8. Cute pups, and wonderful fleurs! And, btw, your geese header just knocks my socks off!

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  9. Oh Kathryn - I am so glad for Maggie - what a terrible thought to think they were going to euthanize her. I know she will be well loved by you. So enjoyed seeing what you did with re- working your iris. The sword like leaves really set the Iris off. Thank you for sharing. Happy too that you are feeling better. Have a lovely day.

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  10. So glad you are feeling better, Kathryn - and how wonderful that you have opened your home and heart to little Maggie. She probably feels like she has finally found her paradise and forever home!

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  11. Your doing it,,,!! Please keep on!
    love
    tweedles

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