Peace and Love

I returned to the hospital today expecting to be discharged. Instead I was given a small operation to rectify some scar tissue which was causing an obstruction. My results from Pathology are still not yet through but I genuinely remain optimistic.

Nevertheless I feel a little 'down'. So I want to share two very special pictures which I painted about twelve years ago.

One is tiny - measures about 3" square. It shows my bestest pals Sam and Ben waiting for my wife at our side gate.

The other (boats, medium sized,) was painted on the day that Sam was put to sleep whilst still a youngster. He is depicted by the fragile vessel caught in the setting sun's ray.

Both pictures hang in our lounge - they bring me a sense of peace and a reminder of unconditional love.

Twisted Sisters

I blame Cath and Roc for suggesting this theme (Twisted Sister). Never done anything like it before but it was great fun.

For 'silly affirmations' swap.

I enjoyed this - we had to construct an ATC based on 'silly affirmations'. I think my favourite was the fat lady - although the guy in the beard strikes a chord!

Boomarks

Oh how I enjoyed making these book marks. (6" x 2") My wife wants me to keep them - but no, they are done for a swap. It is a wake up call, though, that I should be doing some art which I can KEEP. :) I just love sharing it with my friends.

Ship Ahoy

Felt much better after a rough weekend. Why does general anaesthetic take so long to disperse? Produced four ATC's ... guess which is my favourite?

Gone Fishing

Out of hospital after 1hour 45 min operation. Pathology results in ten days but surgeon reassured me by stating it didn't look cancerous. Phew.

Relaxed by painting this postcard.

Impressionist Cowes

Eat your heart out Turner, lol. (Only kidding!) This postcard is of Cowes, Isle of Wight.

Fleur du mal

Had my CT scan today prior to Wednesday's op. Like some science fiction scene - whirling lights, clunks and wooshes as a robotic bed took over my identity and pushed me in and out of a wormhole in space.

Back on earth I had painted a couple of flowery postcards.

But I am still a bit scared despite trying to feel positive....

When birds turn bad

Had to be done...

Postcard for Halloween challenge.

After the witches - a day at the fair.

Eventually I made my witch ATC's. Isn't it strange how some topics come so easily whilst others are a real struggle? And I'm afraid it shows...