What a roller-coaster year this has been, as an emerging artist in her 50s who only began learning to paint – and even to sketch/draw! – last year. Particularly because this all started as a DIY approach to help me deal with several symptoms of Read More …
Throughout this entire pandemic period I’d managed to avoid catching covid, primarily by wearing a mask anytime I’m in an indoor public space. I’ve also had five covid vaccinations, in addition to my usual flu shot, because I’ve already been on a ventilator three times Read More …
I have some fantastic news to share, as an ‘emerging’ or new artist! Last night I was presented with a First Prize at the Art Contest Gala awards ceremony for the long-running Pierrefonds Art Contest.(1) Open to all residents of Montréal – of the entire Read More …
At lunchtime today I presented a virtual talk at the pain clinic of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), here in Montréal. Unlike most of my previous talks about chronic pain, though, this one was for Pain Patients rather than for healthcare professionals or researchers, Read More …
The first Monday of November is “Color the World Orange Day” (1), falling this year on November 7. Today’s advocacy and awareness day is meant to raise the profile of an illness that has been around for hundreds of years, yet remains poorly understood. The Read More …
Today I’m sending heartfelt thanks to the Canadian Pain Society (CPS), for including a feature in the Fall 2022 edition of their quarterly eNews newsletter about how I use art to draw attention to chronic pain. (1) Whether you’ve been following this blog regularly, or Read More …
