'Live Fast Die Fun' is one of those mantras that I've admired cautiously from afar. Could I really live my life without giving a thought about the consequences of my actions? Could I actually just live without filling my mind with anxieties? Like everything remotely fun, it's not exactly 100% practical to withhold 24/7 because, well, I'd never get the boring stuff done. Therefore, I thought I'd indulge in this new found rebellion through a weekly feature over here at Little Viva. I really wanted to introduce a post with a nod towards healthy minds/happy hearts so I'm super excited to do it through this feature!
Basically, each week I'll be tackling a new skill/re-visiting old ones in order to broaden my horizons and experience lots of different things.This feature could take me anywhere, from culinary attempts to trying my hands at languages to just about anything! I've started out with a light hearted post and a skill that, by the looks of things, I'll never quite master...not to a standard that surpasses a 5 year old anyway! Each week I'll be rating my experience and rambling about how I've found the week's task. If you've got any ideas for future posts please leave them in a comment! Enjoy.
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As a child, I frequented many an art exhibition and was allowed to paint various unrecognisable scenes with my Grandmother's finest watercolours whilst tucking into my corner shop sweet haul. I was surrounded by art and calligraphy so I fell for the art world big time and felt so proud to have an artist for a Grandma. Of course, my childish paintings weren't exactly reminiscent of Monet but they were still vaguely aware of various different techniques. As you read this, you're probably thinking that the results of my painting attempts were glorious and quite grand. As you scroll down, you'll be wetting yourself. Unarmed of decent resources, I picked up a canvas and acrylic paints for a measly £1 at Poundland. Does anyone else love going round the store pointing at the products shouting, 'How much is that?' Cause I bloody love it! Despite the price, it was actually a really good set! I was incredibly apprehensive about putting paint to canvas. I don't like to spoil things and my shaky hand wasn't ever going to play ball but throwing caution to the wind I decided to begin...
I had to work with a limited amount of colours but, amazingly, I managed to remember my year 7 art basics and quickly turned into Sir Mix-alot. Yes, I like bold colours and I cannot lie. With regards to my state of mind, I found painting extremely therapeutic. I got lost in a world of primary colours and I bloody loved it! So, even though it looks as if its fallen straight out of a 5 year old's school book, I'm feeling pretty proud of myself. I think we are all born with a need for some level of perfection so we often find it difficult to just let go and make something all about fun and not take it seriously. With this in mind, I just completely embraced everything that went wrong with the painting and embraced the fact that I have no talent for this skill whatsoever. My best friend and I were in complete fits throughout! That's surely the best thing about it?! Onto the horror...
I decided to paint my best friends, 'the team', and I on a summer's day in a flower filled meadow. Conceptually, it was a work of art. In reality, it was the funniest thing I've ever seen. Kelly painted herself so I can't take credit for the fact that she seems to have turned herself into Mr Tumnus. I am, however, responsible for accidentally giving myself gangrene, kinda turning the sun into the Pringle man, giving Dana huuuuuuge boobies and my tree trunk legs. Haha! Here's a photo of us for reference...The likeness is uncanny isn't it?! By the way, our hair colours have respectively changed so the painting is a little better than this photograph suggests!
K, D, Me, C
To conclude, would anyone like to buy my artwork via Etsy? Hahahahaha! I'm already loving this new feature and I can't wait to embrace everything that comes with it. It's never too late to start living vicariously every so often. Again, if you've got any ideas for future posts please leave them in a comment! I hope you've enjoyed the new feature/not ran away in despair at my poor talent. Here's a toothy smile, my cheekbones and awkward pose to illustrate my pride!
Ugh, this photo is steadily reminding me of why I never smile with my teeth! Apologies for the glare - I took it in front of a window.
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difficulty rating: by the looks of things, very!
laughter level: 80% - it was pretty much wee inducing!
encouraged a happy head? brilliant therapy and really helped me to relax
recommended? definitely! you don't necessarily need to have an artistic flare either.
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