“Adopt Me, I Need a Forever Home”CPM 1912 advance Forrest Fortier

10x10 on MiTientes. I used color pencils premier, polychromous, and luminance. I also used a Derwent graphitint white pencil and pan pastels. Thanks to Sally Robertson for the original photo. I picked a cat at one of our local pet centers that needs a forever home. The painting will be donated to them. On a personal note this year has been very rewarding and difficult having a CPM each month. I have been consistent for 20 months. Several years ago I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that has caused peripheral neuropathies, numbness, pain and stiffness in my hands and feet along with many other symptoms. Art is my therapy! Despite treatment the illness continues to get worse - some months better than others yet each day I work a little on the challenge. This month I fractured my ribs somehow and have not been able to do much. I was determined to get this done and not give in. Thanks for the opportunity to participate in a group like this.

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