I've made enough progress that I'm able to do a little bit on the computer and spend a little time on art (YAY!). The physical therapy is really helping- I'm faithfully doing exercises to strengthen my neck and shoulder muscles so that I won't have a repeat of The Neck Incident.
Before The Neck Incident whacked out my normal activities, I had started work on some ATC's (Artist Trading Cards- 3.5" x 2.5") but had not posted them. So, here they are. I like some better than others, but find doing ATC's very valuable. Gives me a chance to experiment, cover a variety of subjects, and the volume (I'll make 20 cards for this trade) gives me much-needed practice.
It's SO good to be back in blogdom! I've started visiting blogs and am enjoying catching up with y'all ("y'all" . . a most useful Southernism ;-). Thanks again for the visits and encouraging words... you guys are great!
Teresa
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Teresa - they're all beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat respect for anyone that can paint this small.. yours are outstanding! xx
Teresa it is so great to have you back. I can't pick a favoutite with the ATC's because I like them all! I think I should do some ATC sized paintings to get me back into the swing of painting again. Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that you are getting some better. These are great! Looks like you are learning several WC techniques - fun!
ReplyDeletegood to see you back! the ATC's are beautiful -my favorites are the colorful flower, onions, the jars and the beach scene :) nice variety of subjects too. wishing you speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteso great to hear from you Teressa. And so glad to hear you are producing. These are great looking cards.
ReplyDeleteThanks too for commenting on my art blog.
Hooray! You've healed enough to do at least a little art and posting! So glad you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteAll of these are wonderful and I sure hope you're able to do more of them!
Yay! I love your ATCs...hopefully they will be art therapy to go along with your physical therapy. Good to have you back with us!
ReplyDeleteWow , someone's been productive. Looks good!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to blogdom - I'm glad that things are better for you now. These ATCs are perfect little gems. I particularly admire the shell with that textured background. x
ReplyDeleteGreat to have you back on the raz. But take it steady, listen to your body, it knows best.
ReplyDeleteLove the daffodil piece. Luminous. Glows with light. Top, top work.
Like the row of jars too.
glad you are feeling better.. your cards are beautiful. take care,Diana
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful, Teresa! I especially love the beach umbrella! I also like the look and feel of your blog and the font (am I crazy, or have you made some changes?)
ReplyDeleteSheryl
I had just started following you when all this happened, so I am glad you are back you your wonderful art. Love the daffodil, onion, mtns., well heck all of them are great. Are you selling them?
ReplyDeletepeace n abundance,
CheyAnne
Glad you're on the mend.
ReplyDeleteLove your ATC's.
Wonderful ATC's Teresa. Love them all. so glad you shared these with us.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you back blogging. Missed you so much. Glad you are improving and can get back to a little artwork and blogging.
Big Hugs. xx
Great to see you back on work T and all of them are so good! My favorite is the beach umbrella.. take care!
ReplyDeleteAll your small paintings are just lovely, sorry to read about your neck incident, I know they can be really invalidating, but your spirit is great and you do what you have to do...keep it up!
ReplyDeleteThe set are lovely. Glad to hear your shoulder has improved and you are back and able to paint. I am sure you missed it. Take care.
ReplyDeletemillyx
Seems like two kinds of therapy to me—physical and art! So glad to see you peeking into Blogdom. Hope to see you around more because that will mean you're getting better.
ReplyDeleteLove those ATCs!
Hi Teresa
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to hear that things are getting back to normal - your ATCs are wonderful :o)
You've given me hope ... 7 weeks ago I developed the same symptoms as you - my left arm and neck mainly due to compressed discs/trapped nerve. Unless you go through it, its impossible to describe the pain/numbness/sheer misery isn't it? I have 3 or 4 sessions of with the chiropractor and masseur each week and 'home traction' daily but am not seeing much progress ... I'm itching to get back to my art and have a couple of commission deadlines looming so .. fingers crossed I'll
follow your lead and start mending soon :o)
Not supposed to be using the computer but I've 'abstained' for 3 weeks and I'm bored!
Yay! your back! I love all of these! I think my favorites are the shell, and the Narcissus! Although I love them all, these make me think of sunshine!
ReplyDeleteKeep yourself well! we don't want you to be gone this long again!
Vicki
Your atc's are gorgeous...I hope you are feeling better..!
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