CRPS - my First Canvas

 

I wanted to share my very first canvas with you.

As you may or may not have read I have a very debilitating and painful disease called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome(CRPS) formerly known as Reflex Sympathetic Distropy (RSD).  In my case this has limited the use of my left arm substantially and is now moving into my right hand and shoulder.  It is a disease largely unknown but rates the highest illness on the McGill Pain Scale above amputation and Stage 4 Terminal Cancer and it spreads to other parts of your body.  I am so very lucky that I can still make cards (not every day, depending on the pain level) to have some enjoyment in a very limited lifestyle. Monday 3rd November was our first world awareness day and this is the canvas I made.  Unfortunately the photograph has not captured the lovely sheen to the entire canvas.  I have discovered Lindys Stamp Gang Starburst mists and the colours are intense with a gorgeous sheen. At the top of my canvas the brick wall represents being very housebound. The bottom sunrise is to remind me that everyday is a new day.  The fern on the left is to represent the beauty of nature and to find joy around us. The bling in the corners represents my love of shiny jewellery that is harder to wear these days.  One of the largest symptoms in the pain we feel is a burning sensation. It's awful and it feels like someone is constantly holding that limb on the stove element. I am really pleased with how it turned out and of course it's deeply personal as well.

Thanks for stopping by.