MESSAGE OF THE MONTH
Nataly Kenny
In 2015, my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, which completely turned my life upside down. Her disease created a huge emptiness in my soul. I wanted to help her, but I felt extremely helpless, until, after a gap of 37 years, I felt a strong urge to paint again, as a form of meditation and healing. I started small and was very shy to share it, even with my closest people.
When Covid hit, I used the lockdown periods as an opportunity to rene my painting skills, this time discovering more of a painterly and colourist style, by immersing myself in online art courses and YouTube tutorials.
Along the way, I met wonderful artists to whom I am extremely grateful for helping me overcome the fear of ridicule, rejection and failure.
Of course, none of this would have happened without the love, support, encouragement and patience of my wonderful family. Following these last few years of art study and experimentation, I now feel that I am an established artist and I’m ready to share my works with the wider world; I hope that you enjoy the painting above. I also hope that my story will encourage others to overcome all limiting beliefs and start painting. It is never too late.