Several years ago I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. As an artist who uses her hands to draw, paint and craft I was devastated. All I could think of was my great aunts crippled hands that were barely usable. Over the next few years I learned a great deal about RA, the medications that I could take, how stress and activity affect me, and how to deal with the pain.
I have learned to deal with RA through my art. I am a type A personality all the way. I’m either going 150 mph or 0, and the 0 usually happens when I finally go to sleep! My friends and family are always telling me to relax. What they don’t realize is that when I work on my art, I am relaxing. Recently I found a way to combine two of my passions, painting and pets, by putting them on canvas. I feel so blessed that I am able to do what I love, work at home, and make money too.
My name is Cyndi and I paint Pet Portraits and I'm a graphic designer. Designs can be purchased in my store or you can order a custom design of your own pet.
Cyndi-- Thanks for painting portraits of my little Narnia and Mr. Tumness. I'm so glad you found healing in your art.
Best,
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | June 12, 2009 at 04:42 AM