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I think it is appropriate to allow the artists to share honestly if current events are distressing and impacting them. Not just politics but natural disasters, local catastrophes, and personal trauma or health concerns. Then we in community will be able to offer genuine support as our peers process and heal through reflection, art, and discussion.

This would be different from analyzing current social problems to advocate for a course of action or a political outcome. The leader and moderator should also always be free to share her truth! I think that a question such as “is it okay to spend my time making art while the world is in distress” is a relevant and welcome question.

Personally I don’t foresee that my art will be political, but I would accept and welcome artists who confront society in their work m.

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Such a sweet drawing of a sweet face!

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I would like to learn how to take good pictures of my art. Preferably using my iPhone. What kind of holder do you need for the phone? What lighting? Of course, budget is a consideration.

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Since I am a completist at heart, I wanted to complete “My Profile” for this site. However, I can’t figure out what a “Cover Photo” is or how to upload a Cover Photo. Sigh. My Profile remains at 89% complete.

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I selected a page from a coloring calendar and painted about 7 versions of it this summer. Here is the calendar page and my favorite of the versions that I painted.

I may paint or draw this subject again. I can be very persistent.

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I have been retired for a year and I have found time to try drawing, watercolor, and collage. I went to one of Shelby’s workshops in Summer Creative Retreat this year and here is what I created.

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Hi, Kolina, I love your abstract. What (approximate) size is the piece? I am guessing 9”x12” and wondering if I am way off on that