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Pat Harris

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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. 
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Linda Wilson

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Welcome to the Forum.  I too am 72, but my hubby is fortunately still alive and kicking.  Love your painting!  It looks full of positive energy.   Hope you enjoy your classes. You will find lots of support here.

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Hi Pat, welcome to the forum.  I am a tad older than you and I lost my lovely husband just over a year ago.  So I have an idea of how you are feeling.   This lovely lot on here will be heipful and kind….well usually and are great for advice.   My painting / drawing has been a great help and escape from thinking.  I’m not a knitte4 though I did in the dim and distant when my kids  were young.   Enjoy 🌻

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Welcome, your painting looks really good. There is plenty on the tips and techniques on the site for beginners and plenty of demonstrations to follow. I often do them for some learning and practice. Everyone is helpful. I am also sorry to hear you had such a loss. I look forward to watching your progress.
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Hi Pat, welcome to the forum! I am 70yrs young. I too am a widow but my husband died in 2007. I started painting in Spain 11 years ago and did painting classes . You will get lots of encouragement and advise here. Lovely friendly bunch! 

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Hello Pat, welcome, I’m a bit older than you are. I love your painting and look forward to seeing them on the gallery. 
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Welcome - joining the ageing club, I'm 71 in a couple of weeks.  Someone told me that today's 70 is yesterday's 50 - well, I'm not convinced at all by that, but will take it as consolation in weak moments.   I'm not the world's greatest watercolourist, but I do have a go: my real medium is acrylic, and increasingly oil -- always ready to advise if required, as are many others here, including Alan Bickley, one of our star performers!  Your painting is good; and if you take up knitting again - I could do with a new cardigan.......... 

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today's 70 is yesterday's 50
Trouble is... I can't remember yesterday!!!  ;)
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Pat Harris

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Welcome to the Forum.  I too am 72, but my hubby is fortunately still alive and kicking.  Love your painting!  It looks full of positive energy.   Hope you enjoy your classes. You will find lots of support here.
Linda Wilson on 30/10/2021 16:29:10
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Pat Harris

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Thank you so much for a lovely welcome. I was quite surprised at how much pleasure I got from painting a version of the photograph. The result was quite pleasing too, though I'd like to loosen up my style.
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Pat Harris

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Another image I aim to paint - possibly in watercolour?

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Another image I aim to paint, in watercolours.

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