Corona Outbreak!!!

Hey guys! 
    So I decided that I wanted to talk about the very thing that has caused the entire world to lock themselves inside their houses, close the curtain, and snatch all the toilet paper off the shelves!!! The Corona virus!!!! It's been pretty wild the last few weeks. I decided to get a few opinions on the matter. We'll get to those, but I'll start with mine. I don't think we should lose our heads over the matter. Should we be concerned? Yes. I'm pretty sure that no one wants to get sick. I know I don't. We should use good healthy habits, mind personal space and exercise common sense. If you are sick then yes...please...stay home. I have heard that this virus is little more than the flu or a bad cold. Just like the flu the people who are most at risk for it are the elderly and people with weak immune systems. As for the shopping situation. Goodness! I know being prepared is important, but I think we should be considerate of others as well. Hoarding isn't necessary. What if someone actually needs something and people are clearing the shelves and rolling away with 10 in their cart. 
    Anyway, that's my take on the situation. While I'm not panicking, I'm trying to take precautions to not get sick or get anyone else sick. Just like I would if I had the cold or the flu. 


Now let's hear from some other people. 
(Please keep in mind when you are reading that these are opinions and you are not at liberty to agree.)

"Media sensationalism has unfortunately made the COVID-19 outbreak seem both terrifying and reminiscent of an apocalyptic catastrophe. However, it is important to stay focused on the facts, which can be found from sources like the US & China Centers Disease Control etc. So, unless you are an infant, elderly or have been/are immunocompromised, recovery rates are high and your chances of dying are quite low. In my personal opinion, I believe our main concern should be taking the right precautionary measures to contain the virus as best as possible, and offer assistance to those at risk. That’s really all we can do, but it gives me hope to see communities uniting together to combat this virus and assist those affected—after all, the world is only changed by working together."

- sarahjiafreeman

"I think this is a very bad situation, specially for the elderly and for people with previous pathologies. Here in Spain we are not facing the situation properly. A lot of young people think this is a vacation, you see them outside hanging out. There are crowded restaurants and beaches. It's very irresponsible. There are few infected people in my city but I'm staying home as much as possible. We should buy only necessary stuff, don't hoard everything, take the safety measures and stay at home. Even if we feel safe or like we would easily survive it, we may bring the virus to someone not as lucky. We shouldn't panic, but the danger is real and we have to act accordingly."

-luvamiart

Well at the moment I've been taking a year off from school since I graduated and have spent that time at home, taking care of a little puppy we got and focused on my art. I live on the country side on an island with not a lot going on so I've basically been living in a quarantine for months 😅 So personally it has not effected me at all but I hear a lot about the hysteria at grocery stores and such. The hysteria makes me almost more worried than the virus itself. I just wish people wouldn't panic so quickly and a part of me is also frustrated that all we hear about on the medias rn is concerning corona when we are in a climate crisis. I wish people would take the climate crisis just as seriously as corona because people, animals and our planet is dying because of our actions.

- elsiart_

Read Psalm 91. God's got this. 

It’s amazing to me how hard times show how strong people are. It’s beautiful how it brings them together, how it can create a beautiful community of people relying on God even if they aren’t necessarily believers. God will get us through these hard times even if it does mean he must return for his children ❤️

-needtobreathefngrl

“keep positive and stay at home! Be thankful that techology allows us to connect with our loved ones in isolation and self-entertain. Keep washing hands and sanitising and follow the official health guidlines. We will get over this!” 

-artofnoxis

Well that's it for now. I thought everyone's opinion was very interesting. It you guys have more to say please leave it in the comment section below. Please remember to keep it pleasant otherwise your comment will be annihilated. Thank you to all the people who participated and submitted a statement for my blog post. I really appreciate it. Their instagram tags are under their statements if you want to check them out, which you do because they are awesome! 
I hope everyone out there stays healthy and safe. I'll see you next time. Have a great Monday!

Addyson

Stuck with nowhere to look.

    Inspiration! Artists constantly struggle with ways to come up with something to draw or paint or write about. I know I do. Art block, writers block, 'the well is dry';whatever you want to call it, I'm sure we can all agree that it's an irritating thing to have to go through.
    If you don't go through this tell us down in the comments and tell us your secrets because I don't believe you.

    *Ahem* So What are some ways to overcome these issues? I for one am always on the lookout for good methods to good ways to beat the cruelty of art block.
    Here are a few things I have done:

1. Go for a nice quiet walk. (No music, just my thoughts)
2. Go out with friends
3. Take something from my past works
4. Flip through a dictionary
5. Internet prompts.

    There are a few things I like to do. Let's break it down.

1. Go for a nice quiet walk.

Sometimes it's nice to just go outside and get some fresh air into your lungs. Just being outside stimulates my brain and when I don't have any music to distract me if forces me to notice the things going on around me. Suddenly I notice that strange bush, that weird looking tree, or even the neighbors farm animals. It's good to take a break from sitting for a while and get some exercise as well.

2. Go out with friends

Distraction is nice. When you focus on one thing for too long it becomes a pile of mud. It all meshes together until it just doesn't look like anything at all. This leads to frustration. When I'm out with friends it provides distraction and a good time. Plus sometimes you end up in places like a restaurant or a coffee shop. This can also provide good inspiration. Sometimes my friends laugh at me because one of them would say something inspirational and my eyes would light up. They would tell me that they could see the wheels turning in my head.

3. Take something from my past works

I have actually recently done this. I took an old picture of a pegasus and reworked it into what my skills are today. I'm not sure how old I was when I drew the old one, but I'm happy that I have improved.


    

4. Flip through a dictionary

As long as you land on a good work, this can be a fun thing to do. If you flip through and land on the word 'cow' then that's what you build your drawing around. Sometimes I'm not that lucky and I land on a word like 'this' or 'reluctant'. It's possible, but a lot harder.

5. Internet prompts

There are several websites that will have word generators for you. Sometimes I just like to search for one of those and generate 1 or 2 topics. depending on which generator you use that can also be difficult. Sometimes i'll pick up to three words and build a story around it. That can make an interesting picture. This is one picture which I used three words on. I can't remember the exact words, but one of them was was a phrase 'to our last goodnight'. The two words were something like 'moonlight', and 'green'.

So! That's how I defeat art block. Some days I just ignore the fact I'm an artist and do nothing. In my book that is a valid thing to do. It's called 'give your brain a rest'!!!
I hope that you guys enjoyed this little chat about inspiration. If you guys have methods you like to use share them in the comment section. Help a fellow artist/writer/cook/ 'whoever you are' out.

See ya next week!
Addyson