Maybe one day

Toward the latter part of 2021, I treated myself to a festive LED diamond painting (crystal art) kit; a picture measuring 40cm x 50cm. At the time, I had been feeling depressed and thought that once I'd got Christmas out of the way and got started on it, it would help to boost my spirits.

Well, I got as far as doing the Christmas tree, and the top half of the chair on the left (see picture below). However, I then discovered the NAS Community and got... er... distracted. Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, and my picture was no nearer to being finished. My plan to have the picture completed in time for Christmas 2022 went flying through the window. Furthermore, I'd gone full circle and was back to feeling depressed.

Christmas 2023 is rapidly approaching, and I now find myself wondering if the picture will still be waiting for me to finish it by Christmas 2024, or if it will FINALLY be hanging on one of the walls in my home. During the past year, I feel that if it hasn't been my mental health and emotions throwing a spanner in the works, then it's been my physical health. Pensive

The image below is what my diamond painting will look like... if I ever finish it.

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  • and - The title of that diamond painting you like is Melody of the Night, originally painted by a Russian/Israeli modern impressionistic artist called Leonid Afremov, who died a few years ago.

    His artwork really appeals to me, hence why I just HAD to buy the diamond painting kit. Heart eyes

    Some of Afremov's artwork can seem a bit 'samey' after a while, but I'm drawn to the way he uses (used) colour.

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