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Dealing with grief
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Posted 6 months ago When I lost my father to cancer, when my grandfather died of a failed heart, when my marriage failed - the funny thing was how my creativity was rejuvinated after the losses. Ideas flowed and there was an increased vividness (is that a word?) Way back when my brother was 18 and broke his neck in a sports accident leaving him a paraplegic he had art therapy and I could see how good it was for him. Have you had grief art experiences? |
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| Posted 6 months ago HI Jenny, I didnt really start painting seriously until my mama died. When my mama had cancer, I took care of her at home through the last days of her life. The morning of her death, I held her hand until she struggled to take her last breath. I just couldnt get her struggle out of my mind, so I pictured her as an angel in heaven. Then when I the painted her in a beautiful pink flowing gown with long red hair (she had beautiful long red hair when she was younger and healthy) standing on a cloud with a wonderful smile on her face I knew she was finally at peace. I cant explain why but it seemed that something guided my hand and I believe it was her that wanted this painting done for everyone in my family, so we would know she was okay now. I believe that without art, I would never had gotten over her death. Now when I see clouds in the sky, I know she is there watching over us all and one day we will see each other again. |
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| Posted 6 months ago Yes. "The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark." Michelangelo "Why does the eye see a thing more clearly in dreams than the imagination when awake?" Leonardo da Vinci
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| Posted 6 months ago Most of the time. I say Yes! and even concluded art as my last refuge! When i broke up a friend, lost my job, wooried of future and manythings art was my last refuge. I find healing of the sad expereiences. Reynaldo de la pena |
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| Posted 6 months ago 10 years after my Mother passed away from Lou Geherig's disease, I had an opportunity to paint a 9 ft. guitar for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was a pop singer in the 1960's so I painted an image of her from her singing days which was my tribute and celebration of her life.
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| Posted 6 months ago Well i would say yes to i lost a 3rd grd student in a fire a few years ago and i mad a pic for his mother and little brother,and i write a poem for them and she just said thank you and told me she know how much i loved him and he was so,so,so sweet. |
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| Posted 5 months ago Most definitely so and I am so sorry to hear about the tragedies you have suffered. Art has been a big part of my entire life and I always thought to take it seriously, but it wasn't until the death of my grandmother when I started to really 'feel' it. |
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| Posted 5 months ago Art saves lifes! without being able to create...I would have been dead a LONG time ago...I see the healing power of art,music,dance,poetry...all things creative...It is the biggest bandade you can get..it really does take away most of the pain....life is difficult at times... |
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| Posted 5 months ago Mallorie, so glad you shared the inspiration behind your guitar. It is even more beautiful to me knowing it was your mom. What an amazing tribute. My father passed away 9 years ago from cancer. Ironically, he always encouraged me to have a "money making" career which I being the typical only child obediently listened and discouraged me from pursuing fine art. It took me so many years to defy him and I only started painting a couple of years ago. Somewhat as a tribute to him and to myself as well that I can find my own way. It was through my grief that I started to paint. I hope he is proud.
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| Posted 5 months ago Well this past weekend my son girlfriend lost the baby he lived for a hour and a half it was a boy. so know we are trying to make arrangements,thats why i have not been on here with you all but i will be back soon. |
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| Posted 4 months ago This evening I stopped at a gallery on the way home to see some local talent and I knew there were paintings by a fellow who had gone to art school with me in the 70's. When I saw his name in the list of artists a month ago I looked online to see if I could find some of his work. As I searched I came to realize that even though he was a very sought after artist he had taken his own life recently. And though I had lost touch with him this made me sad. As I looked at his paintings and left the gallery I felt as have when I've gone to a funeral visitation. |
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| Posted 4 months ago Nine years ago my father passed away with severe diabetes. It's hard to see the ones you love fall apart right before your eyes. Not only was he my father, but my best friend and a mentor. He was an artist himself and taught me how to paint. All I know is that he will always be a part of me and I can't thank him enough to show me the world through an artist point of view. We are all blessed to have talents in this rocky road called life, but art is what helps me to heal. |
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| Posted 4 months ago My wifes son took his own life a little over a year ago. (my stepson) She has really struggled with it and the guilt a suicide leaves behind. What could we do to prevent it.? Everyone says that it was not preventable since he has tried a few times before but it leaves that little nagging question behind....what could I do to change what happened. I see this on many people who knew him plus I myself often wonder how things could have been different. I lost both of my parents to cance and they died at home with hospice care. (they did not want to die in a hospital) So I have seen my share of grief and I do what most artists try to do...Honor and celebrate their lives through my photos or music. I truly believe that this world is not the end and I will get to see them again! |
