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I have found as a sufferer of OCD that artwork has been an excellent distraction although at times it has been difficult because of my contamination OCD. At one time I was concerned about the use of artist’s coloured pencils because they contain lead. In addition I tend to be thwarted by depression and indecision: What shall I paint? In which medium should I paint it? Should I draw in coloured pencil or perhaps pastel or a mixture? Finally when a decision is reached I immediately wish I had done something different. So there are obstacles. However despite these and similar obsessive-compulsive problems I have derived some satisfaction from my art, although as a perfectionist, a trait common to those like myself who suffer with OCD I am never satisfied. I have had no formal training; my artwork has simply been a hobby.
Most of the pictures were drawn or painted from photographs taken in
some of the places which my husband, son and I have visited over the years.
I would love to be able to work from real life, to set up an easel in
one of these beautiful locations but sadly I am not confident to work
outside nor is this possible with my OCD.
With the exception of Glastonbury most are of locations in the northeast
where my family and I have spent many holidays over the last decade or
so. We now live in Co Durham after moving there from the South East.
Flowers are also a favourite subject of mine, which I paint in a variety
of media, again most are painted from photographs. I am slow at painting
in fact everything takes me an inordinate period of time to complete due
mainly to my OCD, and in recent years to chronic daily headaches. Therefore
for the most part painting from real life is not practical as the flowers
would wilt, fade and die before I could complete of my paintings.
Drawings
The drawings are rendered with a technical drawing pen and graphite. My paintings are rendered in a variety of media including watercolour, gouache and acrylic.
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1. Jervualx
Abbey
My family and I have visited this ruined abbey near Laburn in Yorkshire
on numerous occasions.
2. Yorkshire
farmhouse
A favourite stopping place for us in the Yorkshire dales.
3. Tree
by the wall Yorkshire
This tree grows in the garden of the self-catering cottage in the Yorkshire
Dales were we stayed on several occasions.
4. Three Trees
by the Lake
I cannot recall the location of this place if indeed there is a real place
this drawing may have simply been drawn from my imagination.
5. Glastonbury Tor
My family and I have spent many holidays at this fascinating location
steeped in history, myth and religious significance.
6. High
Force
This is a watercolour and ink rendition of High force waterfall in Teasdale
Co Durham alongside which runs the Pennine way, a really spectacular location.
7. Glastonbury
Tor with poppies
A watercolour painting of Glastonbury Tor a favourite subject of mine
I have painted many pictures of the Tor, some from photographs, others
from my imagination.
8. Sheep
grazing in the Yorkshire Dales
Watercolour painted from a photograph taken in the Yorkshire dales.
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9. Flowers
Gouache on watercolour paper.
10. Red
and white flower
Gouache on watercolour paper.
11. Bright Pink
Flower
Gouache on cardboard originally intend for a greetings card.
12. Lily
Gouache on cardboard originally intend for a greetings card.
These pictures may not be reproduced without the prior consent from the author of this article.
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