Sunday, September 2, 2012

Celebrating the Ordinary Day 7

I know it's a day late, but here is my Day 7 celebrating the ordinary picture. I want to thank Marie from Journeying Beyond Breast Cancer for creating this challenge. I have simply had a blast taking pictures and blogging about them, as well as reading all the terrific posts that have celebrated the ordinary.

 My final Celebrating the Ordinary picture is that of a painting of an arctic fox I had done years ago. 



Painting is a part of me, and it is my favorite hobby, along with sketching. It represents freedom and relaxes me in a way nothing else can. When I was married, my mentally ill husband essentially did not want me painting, thinking such paintings were toxic. He actually threw out my novice paintings when I wasn't home.

 When I got divorced, I suddenly found myself obsessed with painting. I was finally free to do what I wanted, and what I wanted most of all was to paint. What ensued were hundreds of pieces of artwork, some of which were drafts.

 Painting helps calm me like nothing else can. I'm so lucky I have a hobby I love.
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6 comments:

  1. MarieSeptember 3, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    Such a beautiful painting. You are so talented Beth and it's wonderful that you are now free to give your talent its full expression.

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    1. Beth L. GainerSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:28 AM

      Thank you, Marie! I really appreciate your kind words.

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  2. Nancy's PointSeptember 19, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    I'm in awe of people who can paint. It's wonderful you are free to express yourself through your painting now. Embrace this passion whenever you can. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed all your "ordinary" posts. It was a fun challenge.

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    1. Beth L. GainerOctober 3, 2012 at 10:57 AM

      Nancy, I agree it was a fun challenge! Thanks for your compliments on my painting passion. I really love the relaxation I feel during and after painting.

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  3. OrbaSeptember 30, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Hello, Ive been navigating my way around breast cancer blogs and currently enjoy reading yours. My 42 year old sister and mother of 3 has just recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has a newer blog she started this year, before her diagnosis,her blogs address is; thefaceofforty.blogspot.com
    If you have the time, perhaps you could stop by and offer her some support . She is the sweetest person and could use the encouragement.

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    1. Beth L. GainerOctober 25, 2012 at 11:23 PM

      Hi Orba,

      Sorry for the late reply. I am so glad you found my site. I will definitely check out your sister's blog and will offer my support. A breast cancer diagnosis is frightening.

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