Update
Phew! At last I can breathe again!
My ‘doom’ period lasted longer than I thought. It was just not such a fine time. I was busy, and unfortunately I felt down at the same time. In combination with the Thanksgiving dinner, where in the end I had to go home late, it was just too much for me. I got sick last week Monday. I did not go to work until Thursday and could not work. It was a very very bad cold. I felt like a dying fish (slimy and could not breathe, had to gasp for air every second). What I could do during daytime was try to sleep with a huge headache on the couch accompanied by several cats. The cats have been very helpfull. How? It was cold outside, but inside the house I felt even colder due to the cold and fever I had. The cats provided me with some extra body heat on top of the blanket I was using. So it was very cozy!.
Now I can breathe again. It is not yet back to normal, but it is getting there. However I am still trying to get over this ‘doom’ period and to get some more confidence back. I just have to try to face the world instead of hide.
Since the last post, I only managed to get a few sketches done. Often I didn’t feel like sketching. However, I forced my self to do some, which actually helped me feel better. I am hoping that I will get back to do 3-4 sketches a week again soon.
I did the above sketch on the train, before I got sick. I had a guidebook for Brussel with me, but I couldn’t figure out if we should go to Brussel or Frankfurt for a daytrip. I still can’t.
Just a doodle.
After I got a bit of my strength back, I made the sketch above. I used dip pen and ink (bordeaux/burgundy) and watercolor.
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So glad you’re back and feeling better! These are absolutely wonderful and energetic drawings—I’m happy I thought to check here tonight. Thought about you as we flew in and out of Amsterdam this weekend.
Comment by Laura — December 5, 2005 @ 1:45 am
So glad you are feeling better. I’ve had those doom periods too. Can be very loggy, sleepy slow time. When I feel this way, I take to my bed “Victorian” style with all pampering I can think of.
I think your drawing therapy is wonderful. Lovely work, as always.
Look forward to coming back for a visit.
Comment by Lindsay — December 5, 2005 @ 3:29 am
I hope you will be good soon.
I love your drawings particularly the last one, maybe for the colour.
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Comment by Anonymous — December 5, 2005 @ 12:55 pm
so glad you’re beginning to feel better! I love your description of the cats helping you out, it does sound sooo cozy, your sketches here are just wonderful as usual, you have such a beautiful line!
Comment by Cin — December 6, 2005 @ 3:07 am
it looks awesome as usual! glad to see you back!
Comment by JT — December 6, 2005 @ 6:01 am
So sorry that you’ve been sick AND gloomy, but it sure is good to see you back! Cats on the bed are just the best things for cold feet, aren’t they … sounds comforting. Great sketches, as always!
Comment by Linda — December 6, 2005 @ 1:08 pm
Glad that the doom period is over Evy and we can enjoy your sketches again!
Comment by Felicity — December 7, 2005 @ 7:13 pm
I can’t tell you how many times I checked your blog and was concerned that there were no posts after the “doom” one. I’m so glad you’re climbing out of that abyss, and yes the drawings are a good sign of that! Yay for the cozy lovingness of cats and for a way back to Light.
Comment by Nita — December 13, 2005 @ 2:49 am
These are wonderful drawings. I love all those pencils in the background and the crumpled paper in the first one.
Comment by janey — December 30, 2005 @ 11:13 am