Small inky doodle

jacquipp

I am so glad there is this little corner here. I usually paint or draw daily. That has not been happening since that first phone call 2-3 weeks ago. I am finding it hard to focus on creating anything right now even though I know it will help me. I did this small little ink painting yesterday. I love cats. This is kind of how I am feeling right now, in a brain fog, unclear, in a murky dark place. 

Thanks for letting me share, Jacqui xxx 

oops, oh well it won't insert the pic.

Autore

I wouldn't stress Jacqui. Your body just needs some down time to recover. You're on a healing journey (and there's a lot to absorb) . The art will happen again. Sometimes the blank times are more important than the 'creative' times. I'm a painter too and couldn't paint for the first 3 months of treatment. And I'm not painting as much as usual. But I am focusing on different creative outlets, like writing, cooking and nutrition. I've become a great cook ! Which is a skill I need more than painting right now. Walking has also been helping my 'chemo' fog brain and stress. xx

Ann-Marie

Hi Jacqui,

This group is wonderful. We have so many talented members out there. It's just great that everyone is sharing what they are passionate about.

If you would like some help sharing your photo just let me know. 

~Ann-Marie x

jacquipp

Thanks for responding Autore, you are right I need to not push and just relax. I have had to take time out from my art before and gone back when I was feeling better. Sounds like you are still being creative in fun productive ways. I was thinking of going for a walk today but it was cold and raining, I much prefer the sunshine ?? i hope you are doing well, hugs Jacqui 

jacquipp

Thanks Ann-Marie, I would like some help. I selected the file I wanted to show, the name appeared in the dialog box and I clicked insert file but nothing happened. Is there a file size or type restriction? Not sure what went wrong.

Jacqui xx 

ScorpionQueen

Hi Jacqui!

good on you! 

I found it hard to create when I'm in a bad frame of mind, but I do try to still draw something... No matter how 'dark' it turns out

Your mojo will come back! Keep trying

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Ps-  I sometimes have trouble loading pics too... Especially if it's from my phone... 

Ann-Marie

Firstly is it saved as a jpg?

This may sound funny but you may also need to clear your cookies from your computer (in your settings you need to select browsing data > cookies > clear). Sometimes doing this will help.

Did you try a couple of times? I have had to do this process sometimes. Meaning I would select another photo, see if that loaded then go back to the one I wanted to post and select that again. Crazy I know but it works.

Let me know how it goes. If no luck email me your photo apistikakis@bcna.org.au and I will add it for you.

x

Ann-Marie

If you are loading some of your photos from your phone that is most likely why they are displaying on the side . Something we are working on getting corrected.

ScorpionQueen

Thanks Anne-Marie,

Yes the sideways thing from the phone is annoying! haha!....I have noticed that some photos don't load at all...even after shrinking them...it takes a long time for them to load if at all....this happens from either device....

Hope this can help the IT dept...

Tracy

Ann-Marie

Thanks Tracy all that feedback helps

 

jacquipp

Thanks Ann-marie, it was a jpg already, I have reduced the size by half. Just going to see if it works now... Yep, maybe it only likes tiny files. I'll remember that if I post anything in future.