A Little Setback...I broke my arm
While on vacation, I fell and cut my elbow. Embarassed, I jumped up and claimed to be okay. I really was other that having to clean and bandage my elbow. 2 hours later, I couldn't move my arm. An X-ray confirmed an artist's nightmare...it was broken and it was my painting arm. An uncomfortable fiberglass splint followed making it impossible to do the simple things like take out my contacts, wash my hair, shower. Upon returning to see the local orthopedist, the splint was removed, more x-rays taken and it all confirmed that the bone was broken but the good news was it didn't need to be in a cast/splint. A sling would do.
Well, I'm about 2 weeks into the healing process and with the help of an elbow brace, I haven't had to resort to a left handed attempt at painting (could have been interesting). I painted a small one yesterday with a palette knife. It's very controlled and I have a sore arm for my effort but I did it! I will try to attempt to join my group tomorrow at a shopping center to pleinair paint. I'm not expecting a good painting but it will be great to be with my fellow painters enjoying the beautiful spring in North Carolina. Wish me luck! I'll keep you posted on the healing process.
Well, I'm about 2 weeks into the healing process and with the help of an elbow brace, I haven't had to resort to a left handed attempt at painting (could have been interesting). I painted a small one yesterday with a palette knife. It's very controlled and I have a sore arm for my effort but I did it! I will try to attempt to join my group tomorrow at a shopping center to pleinair paint. I'm not expecting a good painting but it will be great to be with my fellow painters enjoying the beautiful spring in North Carolina. Wish me luck! I'll keep you posted on the healing process.
