Now.. ONLY the reason for this post!!!
Last but not least.. debuting my third workshop for Spring!!
The Art of Spring with Junelle Jacobson!
The Art of Spring is a 2 week ONLINE workshop featuring Junelle Jacobson! I will also be participating in this workshop, in the same matter as I have in her past workshops! For those of you that LOVE Junelle.. and have taken her other workshops (over 1500 people so far!!) She is TRULY a magical soul!
For those of you that are familiar with my workshops, you know last year I offered two unique workshops. Pumpkins & Spice and Winter Whimsy! BOth were 2 week workshops that focused on creating art specific for those seasons! Both of those classes were successful and so many people joined us! WELL I decided.. I just couldn't leave spring out.. and then I thought.. who does spring better than Junelle? REALLY? her cute little lambs, bunnies, flower, all things spring! SO the idea of combing her first class for 2013 with the Spring class was perfect! The best of BOTH worlds!
Week one will feature Blooms & Bulbs, Little ones like ducklings, lamps and baby moos. Spring Meadows , Church windows and SO much more!
Junelle as you know is a very passionate and spiritual person.. so she also brings to this class a sense of love, exploring and peace into ones own life.
Finding the joy in spring and new beginnings. This week will include BOTH sketching and getting messy and creating! I will also be sharing with you some of my favorite spring characters as well!
In week two we move onto Bunnies,
Smalls (spring favorites on little canvases),
Potting tables, Watercolor Veggies, Gardens, Piglets and Chicks!
Of course I will also have projects in this week as well! And again it includes sketching, watercolor and getting messy with paints! Junelle's classes are always a FULL range of techniques and projects!
This online workshop is 2 week workshop as mentioned above AND you have one full year to access the workshop! Class starts March 12th!
Class is normally $34.95, but if you sign up BEFORE the class starts.. you get the early bird special of $29.95!
To join Junelle and I in this fun spring workshop! Click on the link below to register!
Christy, I know your pain and it sounds like many of the sisters on here do as well. I live in constant pain, meds help take the sharpness of it away but it is never gone. I honestly sometimes just sit down, count or write down my blessings, do some art and be happy for the moment I have. I will keep you in my prayers as well as anyone who is in pain for whatever reason, it is nice to see you have some support on here from so many!!!
Posted by: Kristin Townsend | January 29, 2013 at 01:29 PM
I'm adding my prayers to all the others and believing you will be feeling much better. One more vote for taking care of yourself first! I'm sure your wonderful family will help you.
Posted by: Pam Staley | January 29, 2013 at 01:23 PM
Christy, please know you are surrounded in love and prayers. Please take the time you need to be healthy. xoxo
Posted by: Lori Lewis | January 29, 2013 at 01:05 PM
Christy, you will be in my prayers!!! I was diagnosed with Fibro 20 years ago and this last summer I had the worst flare that I've ever had. I was in so much pain, so weak, so fatigued that I could barely do anything until about the middle of September. And then my old self came back slowly. It was so bad we had to move from our apt on the 3rd floor to one on the ground level because I couldn't move up and down the stairs. Sending you lots and lots of gentle HuGGs!
Posted by: Debi Minter | January 29, 2013 at 12:45 PM
Your first priority should be yourself.
Take care & rest.
We can all wait as long as it takes.
xx
Posted by: Jenni D'Amato | January 29, 2013 at 12:32 PM
I would love to get the spring art course. Do you let us know what we will need to get this will be my frist time doing one of you course. I'am new at doing some of the art It looks like so much fun to do
Posted by: Barbara Morlan | January 29, 2013 at 12:31 PM
So excited for all 3 classes! So sorry to hear about your painful week and pray that you are better SOON for your sake, we can wait :0)
Posted by: Marsha | January 29, 2013 at 11:31 AM
nous pouvons attendre!!
Christy, j'espère que vous vous sentez mieux bientôt !!!!
et accrochez-vous!
Posted by: domy40 | January 29, 2013 at 11:28 AM
I just had to buy this Spring art course! It made me feel so ready for flowers and bunnies LOL! Can't wait for it!
Posted by: Susan Hahaj | January 29, 2013 at 11:14 AM
You have an amazing spirit towards your pain! WOW! You are amazing. My love goes out to you and may you find ways to alleviate this state.
Posted by: judith T | January 29, 2013 at 11:07 AM
Sooooooooooo incredibly and sincerely sorry dear sweet Christy that you are in pain! I wish I could paint it away for you! I am sending many prayers of healing and comfort for you. Love you bunches!
Posted by: Julie Maples | January 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Christy and all fellow pain sufferers - since we know what chronic pain and how it all presents itself like characters from Adams Family, Encyclopedia of Horror Movie Monsters, or the crazy creatures from a Dr. Who episode - all in one day or week it can be different and same all at once. We suffer and deal with the 'it' that shows up and then like the monsters from movies it goes away for awhile.
But we are strong and find small and big pockets of relief and resiliency to get us through 'till the next episode.
We get frustrated when we can't meet our own expectations when 'it' shows up.
We need to allow ourselves to take the time to rest and heal.
I have rsds and it's a daily struggle.
Thank goodness for the healing power of playing with paint and glue as well as a community of friends who understand.
Posted by: KatieK. | January 29, 2013 at 09:34 AM
Oh Christy - I am so sorry that you are in such pain. It is horrible when Fibro takes hold like this. I too suffer from Fibro and hate the powerless feeling that comes over me when I am in the middle of an episode. Take care and rest. As you know, pushing to hard to get past it only worsens the severity. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maria
Posted by: Maria | January 29, 2013 at 05:49 AM
Oh, Christy - do not give up heart yet. Just because the past few days have been terrible does NOT mean that this is your new "normal." Illnesses like we have tend to do this - they flare up - and typically at the LEAST convenient times in life! - and then then they calm back down...and this is REALLY hard for someone like YOU, who is used to being able to just work right through it, or get over it with a few hours sleep...this is NOT like THAT. But it also doesn't mean that every day, the rest of your life, you are going to be in excruciating pain, either!! I can tell you for sure that i've felt that way...like OH MY gosh...this pain is SO bad, I dont know HOW I can keep living like this all the time AND keep getting out of bed every day! Don't. I mean, don't get out of bed on some of those days. You just aren't going to be able to. You're going to have to figure out a pain management regimen that works for YOU, and only YOU...thats personalized to YOUR pain levels, to what YOURE comfortable with...and then sometimes, you will have to let your body rest. I got this ADORABLE turquoise kitchen cart - three tiered on wheels, from IKEA - and I filled it with my favorite watercolor crayons, gelatos, watercolor paint, etc. some gesso, journaling pens, etc...and a couple journals. And I have my laptop, with my LifeBook 2013 workshop, plus other workshops Ive signed up for and never finished,...and when I'm in too much pain to get up...I lay in my recliner, with my wheely cart next to me, and I watch art videos...and if my hands don't hurt too much, I art journal. Or practice whatever the new thing is on the video...sketching, etc. Anyway, love ya, praying for ya, hoping some of my FB and email suggestions from earlier might help you out. take care of you, friend!!! xoxo
Posted by: Jen Clark | January 29, 2013 at 12:29 AM
Praying that you feel better soon!
Hugs & prayers!
Posted by: Michelle H. | January 28, 2013 at 10:52 PM
If fibro is the culprit - "pushing through" may not be the answer lovely soul. Rather treating yourself with some of the love you offer you she art girls and nurturing who you are when you are not working hard could be just the ticket. Much love and certain prayer for you dear one
Posted by: Harmony | January 28, 2013 at 10:02 PM
Been there, now recovering from double spinal surgery - ugh! Keep your chin up. Remember "this too shall pass" Hard to believe when you're in pain, but it's true & you will be your cheery self again.
Posted by: IrisJFace | January 28, 2013 at 09:43 PM
Christy, I hope you feel better soon. I'm sad that you are in so much pain. I truly hope this is not your new norm and just a bad spell. You have a great attitude though. Do your best to take care of yourself and hang in there!
Posted by: Roni | January 28, 2013 at 09:31 PM
Get well Christie. Put yourself and your family first, we can wait!!!!
Posted by: terryk | January 28, 2013 at 09:26 PM
I am so sorry you had such a hard hit. Invisible Illnesses's tend to do that. I can relate. I am so excited about this class!! BUT, I have to control myself. I still have She ARt 1 & 2 to do. Life has just not had the space for me to dive into them yet. But it is coming. It is. I just love, love, LOVE your Art and how you share it with all of us. Inspiration at it's most powerful.
Noelle
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Posted by: NoelleMena | January 28, 2013 at 09:17 PM