Paisley
A bit late to the New Year game this year but at least I know why. Clinical depression has been a lifelong struggle but I realize we all have our burdens to bear. In the big scheme of things, I am a lucky man and I thank God each day for another chance at life. As many of you might know, the big D makes it difficult at best, sometimes impossible, to be interested in anything, let alone creating something. Then it begins to lift. That’s the thing I keep telling myself…It’ll lift…and it does. Naturally, I take medication daily for the odd wiring I was born with. But, it doesn’t prevent clinical depression. It tempers it by assisting the balancing of the pesky ol’ brain chemicals that are unmanageable otherwise. Sometimes the med is even overwhelmed and the depression comes over me regardless. Unexplained. No event or reason. So, the cause or trigger for the defect it is still a mystery. But recently, from doing some research, I’ve come to think it might be ADHD that is at the root. I will be digging into getting help in that regard in 2023. Perhaps I’ll be on time with my first post of 2024.🙂🙏
My little dachshund buddy here is a long-haired version and honestly, I don’t know how I would get along without the companionship of a dog. I had to put down Mr. Ben, my 13 year companion, in 2020. Oddly, despite all the other tragedies I experienced in life (as we all do), losing my Corgi buddy Ben was the toughest. Paisley was his friend for a couple of years and now it’s just her that follows me around and provides humor and comfort. She appears as a Princess in this drawing, but is in reality, a Professional Sneak. That’s the nature of Wiener Dogs. And I’m glad about that.🙂❤️
Thanks for following along in 2022 my friend! Happy New Year to you and may you be truly blessed in 2023.
Heartfelt drawing. Happy New Year! I enjoy your sharing of your artistic journey.
Thanks for commenting Lu. Much appreciated!🙂🙏
I’ve heard a lot about you, Paisley! And now, it’s finally great to meet you, face to face!
Woof woof Mary!
So sorry about Ben and your continued issues. Lexapro helps me and meditation concentrating on positivity. You’re doing great!
Thanks Wendy for commenting. I hope you are doing well 🙂🙏
Don, here’s hoping this new year will be a good one for you and Paisley. I have very much enjoyed your last few bird pics. Your work is always delightful and lovely. Thanks for sharing! Verna
Thanks so much Verna! Much appreciated and I will be doing more birds, just took a little break from them with the last two. I hope your new year is excellent!
A restful moment gave me the appreciative time to read some of your writings and absorb the drawings. As I age (next year 80) similar emotional setbacks visit me. There has been many artistic attempts yet now the wall moves inward. Your webpage and offerings have been a great source of encouraging work. Thanks.
Thanks for commenting Carol, always appreciated 🙂. Glad to read you’re enjoying the blog. Perhaps try working through the times sketching videos. They might help to raise your spirits as they have mine. I have six of them posted now with a seventh on the way. They’re fun and challenging and will definitely improve your skill level🙂. Here’s the link:
https://sketchwhatyousee.com/timed-sketch-videos/
Thank you. I have started the timed videos. The subjects, especially the birds,
are appealing also.
Cool! Glad to hear that! Keep me posted on your progress. I would love to see your sketches👍.
All the best to you!
Don
Wow bro… I’ve never tought you were going for that hard trance. Sorry for being absent for so long. I think Paisley is a dog princess though, in some canine kingdom of her own lol.
Thanks for the comment Jesus🙂.