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number 847
I was going to say I’d come back to you about this then I landed on the word procrastination and faith. So I guess I’d say I use my art to heal & rebuild/maintain strength primarily through procrastination and faith. I’m really interested in Art as Therapy, more so since having cancer. That probably best explains what makes me ‘me’ currently. 
inspired by Hazel King

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number 845
What makes me, me? 
In work and play, I give 100% of myself. I’m fiercely protective and caring of my family. I’m passionate about my art, wild swimming, and music. Each of these provide peace, joy and a feeling of belonging in this world in their own different ways. My art practice is intuitive, using semi- abstract/abstract mixed media and collage to express the feelings I experience when swimming or walking in the landscapes in Ayrshire and beyond. My mind becomes quiet when painting, I lose track of time and live in the moment.   I can’t imagine doing anything else. 

inspired by Lesley

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number 840
Wow….. what makes me me … ?! My life experiences and the great friendships and family I have who have been there throughout. My painting is my communication of that in vibrant colours saying things I can’t always put into words, sharing my love of all I have in my life xx.
inspired by Ruth Scott

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number 839
What makes me, me is:
Being an artist and my love of colour, shape and pattern. The more clashing, the better. Making pieces that provide a little spark of joy.
Being a loving and caring person (mother/wife/friend/teacher/sister/daughter)
Sense of fun – love dancing and laughter.
Determined – when I have a goal, I work hard to achieve it. 
Friendly/sensitive/colourful and…love a nap. 

inspired by Laura Lightbody

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number 838

Community 
I’m luck to have a great community around me in my family and friends who are the greatest supporters and make my life better. 

My passions
Other than the important people in my life, I am passionate about striving to be the best version of myself and helping others to do the same. Life can be hard but life is also short, I’m trying to make it a good one. 

I love nothing more than doing yoga outside in nature, on the beach followed by a dip in the sea! +
Yoga helps me in so many ways and in so many aspects of my life. It is not just about the poses (asanas) but the principles to live by, the importance of the breath  (pranayama) and mindful compassion. 

Showing kindness and compassion to myself and others are key values in my life that make me, me. 

Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” ― Desmond Tutu

inspired by Nicola Tomlinson

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number 836

Making old of new
And new of old
I’m the opposite
Of what I’m told.

I’m stripes and socks
With fur inside.
I’m the rules by which,
I cannot abide.

I have never make
An unburnt meal.
I will always say
Just how I feel.

I’m an ailment cured
By laughing loud – 
I’m a homemade house 
Of which I’m proud
.

inspired by Lyn

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number 836

Making old of new 
And new of old,
I’m the opposite
Of what I’m told.

I’m stripes and socks
With fur inside.
I’m the rules by which,
I cannot abide.

I have never made
An unburnt meal.
I will always say
Just how I feel.

I’m an ailment cured
By laughing loud – 
I’m a homemade house
Of which I’m proud.

inspired by Lyn

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number 833
What makes me me:
I love to create.
I like meaningful connections with a small number of people.
I’m a highly sensitive person. I feel my feelings intensely.
I’m empathetic and intuitive.
I’m self aware and reflective.
I’m easily overwhelmed.

inspired by Aimee 

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number 830
It’s similar to questions I’ve always struggled answering, because I’m not sure if I even truly know the answer myself yet. However for me, I have such a strong emotional connection to feeling nostalgic. I associate smells and songs (in particular) with extremely specific memories, often resulting in overwhelming emotions and feelings. I’m a very sensitive and emotional person, something I’ve struggled with in the past but have since worked on accepting it instead of fighting it.
inspired by Steph Green

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number 827
I live my life by instinct. I take actions based on how I feel in the moment. In essence I’m a creative soul who loves to share with fellow beings. I believe in change. I learn by trial and error, and persevere till I reach goals . My favourite feeling is peace . My core strength is my vulnerability. What makes me me, I think is my openness to change and adaptability to different circumstances.   In my creative field this leads to constant experimenting and pushing the boundaries and persevering till I reach new horizons.
inspired by Madhumati Manda

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number 824
Born in Cambridgeshire to an English mother & Scottish father. This is very significant to me and numerous childhood visits to Scotland makes me feel it’s my spiritual home, in spite of living in England all my life. 
I am the youngest of two siblings, a brother and a sister who I see regularly and am close to. 
I’ve been married to Pete, a comedy writer for nearly thirty years and we have identical twin sons aged 26. One of our sons is currently living in Colombia, while the other is in Scotland. Pete and I continue to live in London.  
I worked for many years in the public sector as a family aid worker and latterly as a student disability advisor in Higher Education before becoming a full time self taught artist 15 years or so ago. It’s been a challenging but interesting transition. I’m in the throes of being evicted from my studio for the third time this summer due to the gentrification of SE London…

inspired by Kate Murdoch

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number 823
I am drawn to the Dark and the Light within us all, and the sacred. I like nature’s details,  and her abstract air flowing through landscapes .
To quote Carl Jung, “No tree can grow to heaven unless its roots reach down to hell.” This all makes me who I am  …🙏🏻
inspired by Fiona Mackenzie

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number 821
What makes me me is that I think for myself and follow my heart and not others. I’m passionate about what I do and want to lead by example by doing and showing what is possible. I shine my light to enlighten others and always try to remain positive and live in the present moment. Help others in any way I can.
inspired by Gordon Anderson
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