Page 191 - Under the Cover of Darkness

Once again, this is not intended as medical advice. It is a
glimpse into the world of self-harm through the eyes of
someone who has self-harmed many times.
Thankfully, I have not self-harmed for a long time now.
Many of the thoughts, ideas, imaginings & emotions that
race around my mind and burst at my spiritual seams
manifest themselves in my Art, a more positive means of
release.

18 March 2013 —
The finished painting, I never thought
of it like that. I don't find it 'easy'. I
have times when it’s not looking as I
intended and I have to push through
and keep working towards my
desired image - trying to get it from
my mind's eye, through my hands onto the canvas. An
imagining turned into something visible and tangible in
the form of paper and paint.

19 March 2013 —
I LOVE my Art Work Space! It's a tiny corner but its
abundant with Arty, Crafty delights! Everything you need
to create Art; Paints, Pencils, Pastels, Papers... and a
million & one things
you DON'T!; Fairy
Wings, Magic Wands,
Gingerbread Men &
Miniature Women,
Bottle Tops and a
Buddha!... Mess, Pens
& Pencils and Pots