I recently completed these two pieces they are 11 x 14 Acrylic. Painting releases stress for me, I find it very rewarding and relaxing. These pieces came through me trying to sleep and worrying and not worrying. I have completed treatment and have scans and an upcoming 3 month follow-up, interesting how we still are concerned although everything should and likely is fine. That is where these two paintings come from. One is "Calm & Concern" a dichotomy that is likely in all of us. The other is "Rise & Reach", about moving on.

I am undergoing chemotherapy for multiple myeloma. An important outlet for me is Zentangle(R), a meditative art form created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas which contributes to pain management and increased focus. It is based on combining structured patterns to create unique images which are non-representational and can be viewed from any angle, with no right or wrong. The Zentangle logo &quot;Anything is possible one stroke at a time(C)&quot; is a good guiding principle for anyone on the journey through treatment. This piece is drawn with a black Micron pen on a standard Zentangle 3-1/2&quot; heavy weight artist tile. I have been practicing Zentangle for several years and teach Zentangle for a local cancer support group.

Swing

I am a breast cancer survivor of 1.5 years. I had bilateral mastectomy and breast reconstruction, and I am doing very well. I embarked on photo art as a means to showcase joy and beauty that surround us.

Rise & Reach

By Carmen Rein

March 3rd, 2021

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