Today, I tried something I haven't done in a long time: I went to the pool. I used to be a little fish growing up, but haven't been swimming in years. It was like going back home.
I realized how shallow my breath had been and after a few laps, the tightness in my chest melted away.
And then, I tried something new: a traditional Chinese massage. If you ever wonder how bread dough feels like when you knead it, well I guess being massaged my a Chinese professional feels pretty much the same.
I highly recommend it. It was the best massage I have ever had, EVER.
I am also trying something a bit different with this painting. Mixing crackle paste, ink and watercolors on Fabriano cold press watercolor paper.
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Hello, Ana! Your flowers are GORGEOUS! Your massage sounds wonderful. I could REALLY use one, but I've always been a bit timid about it...hmmm, now I will rethink a Chinese massage. PS. I don't know if you have received my last two emails, or if your email has changed...or they've gone to spam...but I have written to you and think of you often. Hope your new week is a good one. Kath
Oi Ana, sua pintura está linda, mas o que é crackle paste?
Olha querida, seus instintos estão te guiando muito bem, o contato com a água tem um efeito maravilhoso no corpo e na mente, eu sempre recomendo aos meus pacientes que façam alguma atividade aquática, principalmente em casos de transtorno de ansiedade e depressão.
E a massagem....nossa! É tudo de bom!
Continue com essas atividades mesmo depois de curada, é importante manter os cuidados para a manutenção do bem estar.
Bjs e continue pintando!
Ha ha yes, I've heard about Chinese massage -- sounds like they gave you a good kneading!
I'm thinking ALL your experiments are working today -- swimming, your massage and your gorgeous painting!
No Chinese for me, but I did once have a Japanese shiatsu, which I suspect might be similar. It was indeed wonderful!
beautiful flowers
The flowers are pretty and I exercise in a pool 3 times a week, since 1999, when I had a frozen shoulder so I know the joy of swimming. I never had a massage but it sounds beneficial for you.
Those are gorgeous flowers.
I could swim forever, I just feel so at home in the water.
That massage sounds fantastic too.
It's always fun to try new things. That massage sounds wonderful. I can certainly use one of those!
Beautiful flowers!
What beautiful flowers and a trip to the pool sounds amazing! I need to learn how to swim first though lol.
It sounds like a lovely day...I sure could use a massage. I may have to try this out! My daughter is moving to an apartment next month with a pool - I may have to visit often and take a dip. :)
Your flowers are beautiful!
You're going to inspire me to go to the lake!
I love your flowers. Gorgeous.
What an unusual and original mix of medium. And the results are clearly worth the effort. Just beautiful!
Stupendi i fiori nati dal tuo pennello!!
Bellalullo
Catching up too and your art is lovely as ever! I chuckled when I read you joined FB, I'm still holding out, I must be the last person left who hasn't caved. Haha!
I envy you your swim. As a kid I lived in a bathing suit, today I don't even have the courage to shop for one. Keep enjoying.
I love any kind of massage. I doubt we have a Chinese one here in the Ozarks. Darn.
Swimming! Good for you! I always assume all people in Florida live on the beach but now that I think about it I guess there is a lot of Florida that isn't on the beach and people would need pools!! I like your painting and particularly like the way you are photographing the, Ana.
Happy you had a great massage ;o) Love the painting!
Hi Ana nice to see your posts again. Love these flowers and i hope to see more of your beautiful work:)
Susan
Just lovely! It's good to see your paintings again.
Love your wonderful watercolor blossoms. So Zen like, and very oriental.
Swimming is supposed to be a great cardio and physical work out. Unfortunately I can't swim and can just barely keep my head above water (literally and figuratively). :D
Oh wow! This is really pretty!
Your art is alive and beautiful and when you mentioned the massage (which happens to be on my bucket list...I never had a professional one) I thought WHERE? We live in the same town. Let me know of a good place... ileanasays@yahoo.com
Thanks! :)
summer and swimming a perfect match
yesterday was my first swim in a lake this year, it was so refreshing on a hot day
your flowers are so lovely
you make me wish for a massage ;-)
Absolutely stunning artwork, what a brilliant mix.
Have missed you Ana and hope you're doing well.
Oh Ana your paintings bring a smile to all who are lucky enough to see them. Chinese massage never heard of it but could certainly use it:) B
aren't they great? my chinese acupuncturist gives massages and omg...fantastic !!
Hey you!! Wow, a massage DOES sound good... I've never had an honest-to-God massage. I need to try that one of these days...
Your paintings, as always, are wonderful!
~shoes~
This is just beautiful Ana. The delicate pedals and colors...very Asian! Nice work!
I have not had a massage before...will have to have one some day.
I had a similar experience with swimming a long time ago...it had been years and I could really feel it. I used to be a fish too.
Catching up with you too - love your painting - crackle paste ? I have to investigate once I get back to US :)
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