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My name is Pat Harris. I'm 72 years old. I was bereaved in 2019. My late husband died two months before Lockdown 1.
I used to knit to help overcome anxiety. After Eamonn died, I found I no longer had anyone for whom I could knit. I've always kept a photo journal and found I was keen to paint some of my favourite images. My first attempt was this Vetrianno-style image of a Beachcombing Couple at Southwold.. I had a canvas marked-up with the major components and used acrylics.
I have just signed up for a local begiiners' watercolour class. I find painting very soothing. It's a form of mindfulness I want to explore further.
