One thing I am passionate about that I haven’t discussed previously is animal welfare, especially dogs. I have a rescue dog named Lucy. We have had 4 rescues over the years, some overlapping. Since our dog Stella passed away a few years ago, we’ve had only one dog. Because adding another full-time dog isn’t practical due to my health drama, I have fostered a few dogs. Most recently, over Memorial Day weekend, we temporarily fostered a sweet young dog named Oke. We had him only for the weekend.
I told myself that is what I should stick to: temporary fostering for people who go out of town and need coverage. However, the need for fosters at DeKalb County Animal Shelter (and Fulton County) has been staggering. Last weekend, I tried to pick up a dog to foster but couldn’t. Of course, there’s a new list this week. I REALLY wanted to go again this week. Les wasn’t supportive because I have a lot going on next week. How does this relate to my artwork?
I’ll admit it. I was pouting about not being able to rescue this week. I might have been a little bit angry too, haha. So, to get my anger out, I made these two abstract mixed-media collages. I am so happy with how they turned out.
It is so nice to have a creative outlet to help me work through whatever feelings I’m working through. And I like these so much; part of me wonders if I could sell them on Etsy.
I have looked at different accounts there for tips. I think I will, but I would need to build up a supply first. This is something I have longed to do, but in what format do I sell them? Do I have them made into canvas? Do I have them matted? All fun things to think about.
A final thought about the dogs and fostering. A few days this week, I have felt a little weak. Not sick, but just a little dizzy and needing some extra rest. It was wise not to foster right now. I am so sad, but it is the right decision for right now. Now the hard part–I’ll have to admit to my husband that he was right🥴. Angie