Yeti’s Guild Ball WIP
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YetiSA
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Weird, the forum tells me that I have an unread post from KB but won't show it to me... I'm hoping this post will clear it.
Edit: there I it is. Thanks KB
No updates from me unfortunately. Got some big deadlines at work that have consumed my last couple of evenings. Hope to start again over the weekend.
Edit: there I it is. Thanks KB
No updates from me unfortunately. Got some big deadlines at work that have consumed my last couple of evenings. Hope to start again over the weekend.
BloodASmedium
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Told you you had it in you.....the reason I recommended it was the fact that you def had this technique well commandeered!!!
YetiSA
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Hey guys. It feels like a lot longer than 9 days since i posted here and even longer since I last painted. The reason for my absence is that my father passed away on Monday. I wasn't going to mention it here because I'm a pretty private person, it's my stuff and I'm dealing with it. I thought I'd share though because this morning I finally had a chance to paint for the fiprst time in almost two weeks... And it was wonderful. I only had an hour and didn't do anything particularly note worthy, but it cleared my head and put me at ease, leaving me more relaxed and happier than I've been in a very long time. We really do have a wonderful hobby.
bgcdazzler
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Sorry for your loss, Yeti, and welcome back. Completely agree with you on the relaxing power of a couple of paints, a brush and a mini.
Dragonsreach
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YetiSA I'm sorry for your loss, I'm all too aware of how little time I have left with my own Father. (*)
Painting is a good way to help relieve stress and tension, and yes while some family members may not understand YOU do need this time.
If I can, I suggest you paint something which falls along his interests as a reminder and tribute.
(* Especially if he's going to Face Plant the length of an escalator.)
Painting is a good way to help relieve stress and tension, and yes while some family members may not understand YOU do need this time.
If I can, I suggest you paint something which falls along his interests as a reminder and tribute.
(* Especially if he's going to Face Plant the length of an escalator.)
BloodASmedium
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I'm sooo sorry matey.... I feel your pain like we all do...we're all very well acquainted with loss of a loved one....he'd want you to be strong and get moving forward and he'd def want you to paint....so paint on young man...paint on indeed!!!
Terrafirma
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If you can't talk to those around you Yeti ,specially those that share a passion you will bottle stuff up and screw your mind all the more . Losing your dad must be hard but keeping it to yourself must be harder dude . Paint something and tell us a little something about how he has inspired you .
YetiSA
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Wow, thanks everyone. Like Shelagh says, I've got a lot of support and am doing fine. He'd been sick for years (lung cancer... non-smoker) so we did have plenty of time to prepare. Doesn't make it any easier really but at least it didn't come as a shock.
DR, that's a really good idea. I think that I have a Gandalf mini lying around somewhere that should do the job. He loved Lord of the Rings, so much so that he read it to me at age 4, and Gandalf was probably his favourite literary character.
DR, that's a really good idea. I think that I have a Gandalf mini lying around somewhere that should do the job. He loved Lord of the Rings, so much so that he read it to me at age 4, and Gandalf was probably his favourite literary character.
wargamesculptor
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Sorry for your loss, the Gandalf model sound's like a fitting tribute and good break model from current projects
Zab
Almost Perftec! Aw, crap.
Sorry for your loss. I am glad the hobby helps. My mom died after a brief battle with cancer too. I don't think it matters whether you have notice or not. There is no good way to say goodbye to someone you love. Sadly there is no defying death. The good news is that they aren't really gone. They are just watching from a different perspective and inspiration is just the low murmur of those that have gone before us speaking to us
Maenas
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Really beautiful words Zab.The good news is that they aren't really gone. They are just watching from a different perspective and inspiration is just the low murmur of those that have gone before us speaking to us
All my support goes into your direction YetiSa, think about how lucky you have been of having your father at your side for long years around. I lost mine on a car when I was thirteen or so, think of sharing your thoughts when you feel ready, it really does not make any good to keep them with you. Just pm me if you need to.
Gandalf looks like a Terrific tribute, move forward into him when you have the energy.
YetiSA
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I posted the comment about my father because I had got comfort from our hobby and I wanted to share the experience with other people who love the hobby. I REALLY did not expect the outpouring that has come out here. Thank you so much to everyone who has left me a message. Not only do we have a great hobby, but an absolutely fantastic community too. I honestly believe that it must be one of the best on the internet. When this much support comes out for someone who has only been a member for a few months... that's special.
I really am doing alright. I have a great family and friends locally so am in good hands. The process of coming to terms with and dealing with the loss of someone close to you isn't an easy one and can take some time, but I think that I'm well on my way. I don't think I realised how much stress his illness was putting me under and I can already feel the beginnings of that relief coming through.
As you say Maenas, I am very lucky to have had much time to spend with him (I'm part of the 35 year old crew that was being discussed in another thread)... I can only imagine what it must be like to lose a father so early.
Again, thanks for all the support. You all rock.
(Also, a special shoutout to ArchArad who has been here to support me in person... and babysitting like a champ)
I really am doing alright. I have a great family and friends locally so am in good hands. The process of coming to terms with and dealing with the loss of someone close to you isn't an easy one and can take some time, but I think that I'm well on my way. I don't think I realised how much stress his illness was putting me under and I can already feel the beginnings of that relief coming through.
As you say Maenas, I am very lucky to have had much time to spend with him (I'm part of the 35 year old crew that was being discussed in another thread)... I can only imagine what it must be like to lose a father so early.
Again, thanks for all the support. You all rock.
(Also, a special shoutout to ArchArad who has been here to support me in person... and babysitting like a champ)
Sicks
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I lost my step dad when I was 20 to cancer, we didn't get much warning (he died 5 days after we found out he had it) unfortunately I bottled up all my emotions so I could look after my mum at the time which did more harm than good in the long run so its good that you're working through the process and sounds like you have a good amount of people to help you through it.
