
Some weeks, I'm away for days with work, and I come home and find my other half in a dreadful state with her depression and anxiety. Today was a bit like that, until we started talking about what she'd been drawing, and it all turned around.
She started drawing and painting as part of therapy - hadn't really done it since her days in education - and it's a joy to behold, both because it makes her happy, and because she has a good eye and a heap of talent.
Anyway, here's her Instagram thing. I thought you Philistines might enjoy it too.
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Helen McLaughlin (@helenmclaughlinart) • Instagram photos and videos

( , Fri 18 Oct 2019, 17:48, Reply)

- and thanks to whoever's added her to their following list.
You know how it is: I can tell her that her art is awesome till the cows come home, but my motives are suspect - random strangers on the other hand, your praise is worth having!
( , Fri 18 Oct 2019, 22:29, Reply)

My other half also gets depression and anxiety.
Sometimes you just need some complete strangers to say "That's not bad at all, you know"
I don't have the insty gams but have a click.
I am always amazed by how often female artists like to draw the eyes and faces of females.
She draws very well.
( , Fri 18 Oct 2019, 23:41, Reply)

But I've loved that castle since Highlander.
( , Fri 18 Oct 2019, 21:07, Reply)

"I'll bluddy weial wark outta hieer!"
Loved Lambert's accent.
( , Fri 18 Oct 2019, 22:24, Reply)