The stars do not regret you! I do not regret you. You’re so talented! Thank you for sharing. I love your art and how you connect it to music. Hang in there—I do also believe that the only way out is through and there is a glorious spot for you on the other side. 🙏
Hope you're doing alright, and that the art is helping you pull through!! Sucks to hear that the week was tough, but as usual you managed to make some beautiful pieces in spite of it.
Loving the colours used in these ones, especially that splash of red for "Worlds on Fire" and everything in "Pulling Teeth." And yet, the other two are just are maybe even better?!
This newsletter is slowly becoming my way of finding new music that sits a little outside my usual genres. Big fan of "pulling teeth." Was awesome to see Touche Amore in here too, I just watched the live a few weeks ago!!
I didn't know whether to recommend a song that would match the shitty week, or one that would cheer you up, so I've gone for something a little inbetween. Try Life in Slow Motion by Trophy Eyes. One of my favourite songs to come out of last year. Hoping you enjoy :)
Duane, I found the original poem that your song 'Underneath the Stars' was chosen to accompany. I'll share it here if of interest. It feels like a long time ago.
Hang in there and keep making collages, Duane. Art gives you that breathing space and it shows from your iterations. Keep going and hope things get better soon. Thanks for sharing!
My counselor says, "You're okay, because you're okay." In the windowsill above her seat is a canvas of these words her son painted for her. It took me so long to understand. I'm still learning. I'm okay, because I'm okay. I am here. I am alive. That's enough. Regardless of anything external to me, regardless of anything internal for me. Hope you find this is true in the coming week.
Once again, I love the colors. In your art this week, there is much tenderness which bespeaks hope. Makes it tangible, to the eye which cannot often see it. Thank you.
Hope you turn a corner soon. Depression is one of those things that does everything to keep you in it. I find getting outside and going for walk is good even if it's usually the very last thing I actually want to do. Sometimes it's just forcing myself to do the exact opposite of what depression tells me I want - do the dishes, call a friend, make art, go for a walk. Stay safe friend!
The stars do not regret you! I do not regret you. You’re so talented! Thank you for sharing. I love your art and how you connect it to music. Hang in there—I do also believe that the only way out is through and there is a glorious spot for you on the other side. 🙏
"nothing is better than the ones that someone makes personally" >> Completely agree!!!
Love the added color. "Pulling teeth" is a banger!
Hope you're doing alright, and that the art is helping you pull through!! Sucks to hear that the week was tough, but as usual you managed to make some beautiful pieces in spite of it.
Loving the colours used in these ones, especially that splash of red for "Worlds on Fire" and everything in "Pulling Teeth." And yet, the other two are just are maybe even better?!
This newsletter is slowly becoming my way of finding new music that sits a little outside my usual genres. Big fan of "pulling teeth." Was awesome to see Touche Amore in here too, I just watched the live a few weeks ago!!
I didn't know whether to recommend a song that would match the shitty week, or one that would cheer you up, so I've gone for something a little inbetween. Try Life in Slow Motion by Trophy Eyes. One of my favourite songs to come out of last year. Hoping you enjoy :)
Duane, I found the original poem that your song 'Underneath the Stars' was chosen to accompany. I'll share it here if of interest. It feels like a long time ago.
https://open.substack.com/pub/theseainme/p/sense-of-simmer?r=46rss&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Hang in there and keep making collages, Duane. Art gives you that breathing space and it shows from your iterations. Keep going and hope things get better soon. Thanks for sharing!
My counselor says, "You're okay, because you're okay." In the windowsill above her seat is a canvas of these words her son painted for her. It took me so long to understand. I'm still learning. I'm okay, because I'm okay. I am here. I am alive. That's enough. Regardless of anything external to me, regardless of anything internal for me. Hope you find this is true in the coming week.
Once again, I love the colors. In your art this week, there is much tenderness which bespeaks hope. Makes it tangible, to the eye which cannot often see it. Thank you.
Hope you turn a corner soon. Depression is one of those things that does everything to keep you in it. I find getting outside and going for walk is good even if it's usually the very last thing I actually want to do. Sometimes it's just forcing myself to do the exact opposite of what depression tells me I want - do the dishes, call a friend, make art, go for a walk. Stay safe friend!
Love the added color. "Pulling teeth" is a banger!