Get Artsy

   So..... How have y'all been?  I hope everyone has been doing well and not going to crazy with quarantine and all. Now I'm not making fun. I'm being serious, because for some people quarantine can be hard. You can't hang around your friends, you can't be with your loved ones, and you can't go out in public places and just have a good time. I think that people being kept from seeing their loved ones is probably what I feel is the saddest about, but I get it. You also don't want to get them sick. It's all kinds of mixed feelings.
   I've been thinking. What kind of changes are we and did we make during our time of alone-ness? Did we exercise more, did we read more, did we clean more? I think there is a good opportunity to do many things when you are by yourself. I for one took it upon myself to exercise more. Is it fun? No, but I did do it. I still work because of what kind of job I have, but not going anywhere on the weekends takes away my excuses of why I can't do it.
    Another thing I pondered was 'living an artistic life'.  What does that mean to me. It could mean a lot of things. First of all I am an artist. So I can draw stuff when I feel like it. That's artsy. Pictures. Typically most people have pictures from artists who draw and artist who do photography. I enjoy both. Here is one of my favorite pictures I purchased from a fellow artist of mine who's tag is @celinelaven on instagram if you want to check out her artwork.

   I like artwork on pretty much anything. Books, boxes, blankets, coffee mugs cell phone cases. Speaking of cell phone cases. I recently got a new case for mine. So ya know those monopoly tickets that Albertsons does? Well, I traded one with a coworker of mine who had one for a free custom case from shutterfly. I put one of my own designs on it and it looks great. So I recommend getting your tickets even if you don't use them. Shutterfly stuff can be a valuable thing to an artist.

                                                

There are tons of different ways to spice up your life with art. What are some ways you use? Do you have a customized kitchen counter-top that is off the chart? They exist! I looked them up. Why I looked them up I don't know, but they are cool! Ya never know. Anyway have a good one peoples! Hang in there! Bye.

- Addyson

Stay Safe

    Hey guys! How are you doing. I hope you guys are doing well and staying safe. I am remaining healthy myself. I am doing my best to finish up some drawings I have started. Here is one I finished up. It is picture 1 in my cloud captor series.

    In my neck of the woods we haven't just been dealing with Covid-19. We have also had an earthquake along with a few aftershocks. It's been crazy. I can tell you that it was my first ever earthquake and I am not to anxious for another. 

    Let me know of anything wild or crazy going on with you. 

Have a great Monday!

Addyson

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