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Friday, March 26, 2010

Awesome Stumble Upon find!

I am disabled. I struggle with saying that, and I struggle with accepting that a lot lately. I have not been disabled my entire life, just for the last year-ish. It has been a tough adjustment for me to go from having a job that I went to five days a week, to being completely unable to work. I started my Etsy shop to keep myself busy. Obviously, it would be amazing to make an income from that shop, but my health is always going to be a factor in that. Although there are a lot of struggles, in many ways I am thankful for becoming sick. I have learned to slow down, take better care of myself, listen to my body, laugh more, stress less, and spend my time doing something I enjoy. Those were all lessons that I needed to learn, and for that, I am thankful.
Last night, as I was using StumbleUpon, I came across The Amazing Art of Disabled Artists. It features some amazing art from some some individuals who, like myself, have disabilities.
This painting, for example, is painted by Maria Iliou, who has autism.
This is painted by Michael Monaco, who has quadriplegia.
There are so many more artists featured, so please check it out by clicking here. Also, clicking on the images will take you to the artists' homepages.
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  1. LilacAveMarch 26, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Those are incredible!!!!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 26, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    I found you by doing a local search on Etsy. My husband is stationed out here and we are from NH, too. Last month you did a post about getting your supplies on Etsy and there is a picture of a clutch with rose print fabric. I must know where you got it, please! It's perfect for a gift I'm making. Thanks! Liz

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  3. J. Stone AccessoriesMarch 26, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    Lizzie, the fabric is the tumble roses/pink fabric from the Amy Butler Love Collection. I got it at Fat Quarters Quilt Shop at 728 Escondido Ave. in Vista. http://www.fatquartersquiltshop.com

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  4. Susan PaytonMarch 28, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Well I certainly can relate to not being able to do the things you used to take for granted. About a year ago, I was diagnosed with emphysema. I am still learning how to live with it, and trying to learn how to pace myself, so I can still do most of the things I used to do.
    The paintings are beautiful. I will visit again.
    Susan
    http://amazingcouponanddiscountdeals.blogspot.com

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Friday, March 26, 2010

Awesome Stumble Upon find!

I am disabled. I struggle with saying that, and I struggle with accepting that a lot lately. I have not been disabled my entire life, just for the last year-ish. It has been a tough adjustment for me to go from having a job that I went to five days a week, to being completely unable to work. I started my Etsy shop to keep myself busy. Obviously, it would be amazing to make an income from that shop, but my health is always going to be a factor in that. Although there are a lot of struggles, in many ways I am thankful for becoming sick. I have learned to slow down, take better care of myself, listen to my body, laugh more, stress less, and spend my time doing something I enjoy. Those were all lessons that I needed to learn, and for that, I am thankful.
Last night, as I was using StumbleUpon, I came across The Amazing Art of Disabled Artists. It features some amazing art from some some individuals who, like myself, have disabilities.
This painting, for example, is painted by Maria Iliou, who has autism.
This is painted by Michael Monaco, who has quadriplegia.
There are so many more artists featured, so please check it out by clicking here. Also, clicking on the images will take you to the artists' homepages.
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4 comments:

  1. LilacAveMarch 26, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Those are incredible!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. AnonymousMarch 26, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    I found you by doing a local search on Etsy. My husband is stationed out here and we are from NH, too. Last month you did a post about getting your supplies on Etsy and there is a picture of a clutch with rose print fabric. I must know where you got it, please! It's perfect for a gift I'm making. Thanks! Liz

    ReplyDelete
  3. J. Stone AccessoriesMarch 26, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    Lizzie, the fabric is the tumble roses/pink fabric from the Amy Butler Love Collection. I got it at Fat Quarters Quilt Shop at 728 Escondido Ave. in Vista. http://www.fatquartersquiltshop.com

    ReplyDelete
  4. Susan PaytonMarch 28, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Well I certainly can relate to not being able to do the things you used to take for granted. About a year ago, I was diagnosed with emphysema. I am still learning how to live with it, and trying to learn how to pace myself, so I can still do most of the things I used to do.
    The paintings are beautiful. I will visit again.
    Susan
    http://amazingcouponanddiscountdeals.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

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