Feeling Good!

Looking forward to blogging again.  Years ago I wrote every day and posted often.  I would so like to start that practice again.

So.....here we go.  I think hobbies using one's hands and brain fulfilling.  Back in 1972, I worked on a cross stitch sampler using a quote I thought up.  Investigation has not shown that quote being used before 1972.  Yahooooo!!!  How cool is that?  I plan on framing the sampler and will post a photo of the final result as soon as this project is finished.

Still moving into new apartment.  Where did all these books come from?  It is time to have a giveaway--a time to pass things forward.

Note to Self:   See good...Be good...Do good!

ROSEBUD

Elisabeth Bacon--All Rights Reserved

Inspirational Elements

I am big on inspiration and meditation.  This morning I gathered representations of the four elements (earth, air/wind, fire and water) for inspiration.  I am so excited.  A new year; a new me. For the first time in my life I am free—free to do anything I want.  This is going to be super fun.  I can hardly wait to see what happens next.

P.S.  Negative people are all gone.  Hooray!!!!  Go away and stay away is what I say.  So far all is super good.

I Can See!

Cataract surgery successful.  Colors are popping.  No need for eyeglasses. Wow!!!

Now I can continue reviewing images. 

Surprise, Surprise!

Cleaning out does wonders for one's soul.   Yay!!!!   I am moving into uncharted waters and am excited about this new adventure.  Most, hopefully all, of the negatives are gone from my life and I am free--free to move on unencumbered.   This is great!   I will post my ideas and accomplishments after they occur...sorry no previews......well....maybe a few...we'll see.

                                                         Early Morning Rose
Take care of yourself and everything else will take care of itself.   See you soon either here, or on another, new blogging website.

Surprise

I no longer want to be taking fine art-style photographs.  The dream I had years ago never came to fruition.  It didn't happen.  Instead, I had a fabulous time enjoying the hobby of photography.    Now I am free to enjoy reading, writing, relaxation and puttering.  Puttering and simplifying.  I can see simplification taking first place in my life and in my future.  A simple life is something for me to look forward to--a quiet life filled with peace, contentment and joy.

P.S.  The book (through which I want to share what I have learned) may be next.  Creativity, for me, is a necessity.

My, my--ages have past since I last wrote in this blog.  So I decided to run a test to see if I could still put together a post.  Hmmmm...interesting.  I have to do all posting using a pc.  I do not know how to post using a tablet or phone.  I need to learn how to do this in my spare time.

 

BELLARMINE JUG  (A Reproduction Piece)

Waiting

Sending Bob light and love...  

 

                        BOB    (Portrait Done Using Soft Painting Technique)

Big Boy Cameras and Getting Back To Work

Finally, I am able to use my Nikons (what I call my Big Boy cameras).  Thank goodness for tripods because with big lenses the weight has been too much to deal with until now.  Also, my attitude is fantastic.  I am excited over following light and capturing it..

Here is the best from a series of tulips taken in honor of my mother on Mother's Day and my daughter..

                                           TULIPS

Day by Day

Currently organizing and sorting.   Somewhere in the future:  Continue working on book.

Bob's health issues remain the same.

Let The "Crazies" Pass By

Bob reminded me recently: When dealing with someone whose view of the world is a bit scrambled, "let the 'crazies' pass by."  I love it!  No effort needed...simply...release and let them go.

Thoughts on Moving Through Fear

Bob has lung cancer and will be operated on this Friday, January 29.  He has faced serious, dangerous surgeries before and here we go again.  Moments of raw terror and times of sublime calm alternate in both of us.  Bob is tough and full of surprises.  It is time for him/us to actively move into recovery and getting well.

The Unkown is the challenge.  Yet, when we take a close look. The Unknown is always with us.  Knowing this can help when holding fear at bay.  The secret is to focus on something else--focus on something positive/pleasant and remember to MOVE AROUND--do something.  Writing how you feel helps with getting things out.  Put your thoughts on paper and make that the end of it.

We cannot control everything.  Sometimes we have to let go and see what happens next.  Therein lies The Adventure.

NOTE TO SELF:  Today (hopefully) start a creative journal.  One page?  Something is better than nothing.

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My Recovery

Working to recover from being in a coma, pneumonia, respiratory failure, A-Fib and grief is challenging.  Two of the hardest things is getting used to occasionally not being able to find a word and walking.  Sometimes a word will simply vanish.  Then, friends get to play fill in the blank and I welcome people finishing my sentences.  Walking requires practice and persistence.  "Use it or lose it."

For me, stamina is a high priority.  Walking distances, working at the computer, filing, balancing my checkbook and amazingly one of the most challenging tasks is picking up things and putting them away.  The enemy is clutter.

The Solution: Organization 
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Pain in neck and head continues.  Working on it.  Eventually it will go away.  That is the plan. :-)

And...A Very Happy New Year!

Resolutions -- Making Lists

A Time to Create:
1.  Images (Drawing, Painting, Photography)
2.  Books (A Page a Day)
3.  Simplicity
4.  Space

"That which does not kill us makes us stronger." -- Frederich Nietzsche

1.  Be Strong
2.  Be Determined
3.  Patient and
4.  Kind

Note to self: It will be fine.

Recovery Progress

Today I plan to drive myself to lunch with a friend.  This will be my first big adventure (all by myself) and is a little bit scary.  Oh well,  a person has to start somewhere at some time, right?  I am taking along some ideas for the book.  This image was created using a variety of iPhone apps after taking a photograph of one of my art journal pages that contained a vague view of this horse.  A little transforming and the painting/drawing (below) appeared.   

P.S. Did it!  Drove to lunch all by myself!!!!!!!  And, home again!!!!!  Had a fantastic day!


HORSE ©2015 Elisabeth Bacon--All Right Reserved

Good and Not So Good

Good days; bad days.  First one, then the other.  So far today is looking good.

Hobbies

Seems like everyone who used to blog has moved into other avenues of social media.  I wonder where everyone is.  Is anyone out  there?

Since the coma, the road back to feeling like the "self" I remember is rough.  Hopefully, I will be able to get there from here.  Currently, I am looking for a hobby--one to occupy my mind and take me away from real life while immersed in creativity..  Needlepoint, cross stitch or embroidery might work.  Drawing is an option also and perhaps painting again.  Holding a Big Boy camera is difficult. My iPhone and iPad are great for creating and I am leaning in that direction.  I want to pull out all the stops and go with mixed media.  So, dear friends, if you are out there, all I can say is: "We shall see...."

I have a still life photograph in the making.  Today I will watch the light and get everything ready for creating an image.  I look forward to posting soon.

Digital Painting

This painting was done using my iPad and several apps including Procreate and Leonardo.  I am excited about possibilities.  My "style" of painting is evident and by doing digital paintings the possibility of others being copycats is significantly minimalized.  Oh it feels really good getting back to painting and painting using this new form of expression is thrilling--what an adventure!

DREAM BARN

On the Other Side of a Coma

The big question is:

What to do?  Not just what does a person want to do, but what CAN one do?  Big difference between those two things!  Dreaming is easy.  Reality...not so simple.

Healing Is Hard Work

So sorry for not posting recently.  I have been very sick.  All energies are being channeled into healing.

During this time, I am thinking about different ways of creating.  How exciting it is to move into new dimensions.  I will post results as soon as I can.

Recent Images

 SUNRISE

 SUNSET

RENAISSANCE STILL LIFE

PHOTO COLLAGE-COMPOSITE