Mallory's Art Design

Original Whimsical Watercolor Art

The unpredictable CV-19 years of unknowing has been a topsy-turvy kind of existence for most of the 'earths population'. Trying to figure out where and when one could leave home was unnerving; put on a mask... no, take it off. Really? And then, get a vaccine... no, get two vaccines. Mentally, we all became exhausted. Crime rates and protests were going through the roof, and sports were practically non existent. Shopping for groceries became the highlight of the week instead of a tedious necessity. All in all, the publication and library handling of books definitely increased as well as puzzles, magazines and video games. But... for me,  it was all about regaining my appetite for a hobby. There is only so many programs and movies one can watch. I already was in a regular regime of walking... trying for 200 km a month (almost 350,000 steps) by doing a little every day; I would lawnbowl or curl whenever the health departments deemed it advisable. 

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For over 30 years, I worked in the design/build industry consulting and running a small business while raising two children. I enjoyed writing, photography and art, not to mention my love for traveling. Retirement was time to be active and relax at the same time. I certainly didn't count on being in ... in the prison of my own home without family around. Ugh!

So... as a few friends talked about their new 'hobbies', I just felt too tired and bored to venture into such a thought. But... after 14 months into the pandemic, I was desperate. Off to the dollar store, mask and sanitizer in hand, to spend $50. on numerous supplies to try an old hobby from my twenties... painting.  No longer was I interested in Oil or Acrylic paints. I had to try watercolour art... really messy when you have not attempted this medium before. Lots of reading and how-to youtubes played out for weeks until I took the big step. "I can do this!" attitude. From photographs to site visits, I created my own 'look' and hopefully, one day I will develop into a real artist. 

Now... that's all I really want to do... (after lawn bowling or curling, of course).

Artist in Training
Original Watercolour Art