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Beau Frank • upvoted 10 items 8 years ago

I Documented Two Years of Travel By Painting In My Moleskine Notebook

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

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I Documented Two Years of Travel By Painting In My Moleskine Notebook

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

Well said

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

I too have ankylosing spondylitis. I feel your pain. You give me hope. I may get my paints out of the attic..... Great paintings!

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

Absolutely stunning. The juxtaposition you show between color and grey has been my experience of a chronic disease. Your courage to work through your pain to create such beauty is remarkable.

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

Bravo! You certainly have talent- I'm glad you have found your artwork helps you through your chronic pain- I also suffer from severe chronic pain (still not definitely diagnosed after 5+ years of constant nerve pain...I go for another EMG next week - hoping for some answers) I Also find my solace in making art- I am a metalsmith- one of the only times I am not consumed with pain is when I am at my workbench- Concentrating on artwork is incredibly powerful and therapeutic- I'm glad you have found good pain management (so difficult to find a Dr who actually understands) Keep up your painting and drawing! very inspiring!

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

love this thank you.

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

My goodness, you're fantastic!

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

I applaud you for choosing to be identified by your work, not your chronic illness. You can avoid physical disability if you take your meds and keep moving.

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

It's cool and modern. The faces are expressive and photogenic, and the body postures are dynamic. I like the contrast between inside - outside world, shades of grey vs color. Also the bad boy approach is rebellious and youthful. Keep up the good work.

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

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Beau Frank • commented on 8 posts 8 years ago

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

Thanks for taking an interest in my work! I recently created a 36 page magazine catalog featuring an intro, about the artist, studio visit, interview, the full collection, an article recently published in a startup magazine based out of NY. I created the magazine as a way to process my experience of dealing with my health issues and finding healing through painting. Designing and putting together the catalog became a way to document, share and remember this life-changing event. If you're interested in hearing more about my story or you just want to have a cool little coffee table book with some surreal art then you can find it in my store http://www.beaubernierfrank.co... Cheers! -Beau

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

Please do! Sometimes it's good to get out of one's comfort zone and to have a creative therapy session! haha

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

Thanks for taking an interest in my work! I recently created a 36 page magazine catalog featuring an intro, about the artist, studio visit, interview, the full collection, an article recently published in a startup magazine based out of NY. I created the magazine as a way to process my experience of dealing with my health issues and finding healing through painting. Designing and putting together the catalog became a way to document, share and remember this life-changing event. If you're interested in hearing more about my story or you just want to have a cool little coffee table book with some surreal art then you can find it in my store http://www.beaubernierfrank.co... Cheers! -Beau

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

Please do! Sometimes it's good to get out of one's comfort zone and to have a creative therapy session! haha

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

thanks! you're sweet :)

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

cheers mate! I used to do a lot of illustrative work of pen on paper but eventually I decided to try something different. I didn't feel like painting landscapes and I wasn't quite comfortable painting faces so i thought I'd keep things interesting and bring my graphic design background and do a contemporary take on portraiture! I kept the backgrounds white to simplify the paintings and make the faces pop out!

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

I hope everything works out for you! It can be difficult to endure the day to day when there is a constant struggle for your attention. The mind tends to wander and become distracted so harnessing your pain and expressing it through art can help with the healing process–but it sounds like you already knew that haha. It took me a while to put a name on my disease-- 7 different doctors, countless physical therapists, chiropractors, online searches, and it wasn't until a specialist ordered me 12 different blood tests that I discovered the culprit. Unfortunately I lost my job and my independence but I'm fortunate to have had friends and family by my side and my art gave me courage and purpose. Keep up the good work Maureen and I hope it gets better!

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

Thank you!

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

thanks! :)

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

The reason why the portraits are in black and white, and the landscapes are in color is because even though my world seemed so dull and gray at the time, I could still rely on my ability to dream and I imagined all the the places I'd rather be. I'd go on these trips of introspection which let me explore different parts of my mind and it got me through the rough patches. In a way, it's my creativity that liberated me from my mental and physical pain.

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Beau Frank • commented on 8 posts 8 years ago

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

Thanks for taking an interest in my work! I recently created a 36 page magazine catalog featuring an intro, about the artist, studio visit, interview, the full collection, an article recently published in a startup magazine based out of NY. I created the magazine as a way to process my experience of dealing with my health issues and finding healing through painting. Designing and putting together the catalog became a way to document, share and remember this life-changing event. If you're interested in hearing more about my story or you just want to have a cool little coffee table book with some surreal art then you can find it in my store http://www.beaubernierfrank.co... Cheers! -Beau

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

Please do! Sometimes it's good to get out of one's comfort zone and to have a creative therapy session! haha

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

thanks! you're sweet :)

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

cheers mate! I used to do a lot of illustrative work of pen on paper but eventually I decided to try something different. I didn't feel like painting landscapes and I wasn't quite comfortable painting faces so i thought I'd keep things interesting and bring my graphic design background and do a contemporary take on portraiture! I kept the backgrounds white to simplify the paintings and make the faces pop out!

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

I hope everything works out for you! It can be difficult to endure the day to day when there is a constant struggle for your attention. The mind tends to wander and become distracted so harnessing your pain and expressing it through art can help with the healing process–but it sounds like you already knew that haha. It took me a while to put a name on my disease-- 7 different doctors, countless physical therapists, chiropractors, online searches, and it wasn't until a specialist ordered me 12 different blood tests that I discovered the culprit. Unfortunately I lost my job and my independence but I'm fortunate to have had friends and family by my side and my art gave me courage and purpose. Keep up the good work Maureen and I hope it gets better!

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

Thank you!

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

thanks! :)

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

The reason why the portraits are in black and white, and the landscapes are in color is because even though my world seemed so dull and gray at the time, I could still rely on my ability to dream and I imagined all the the places I'd rather be. I'd go on these trips of introspection which let me explore different parts of my mind and it got me through the rough patches. In a way, it's my creativity that liberated me from my mental and physical pain.

Beau Frank • upvoted 10 items 8 years ago

I Documented Two Years of Travel By Painting In My Moleskine Notebook

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

Well said

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

Absolutely stunning. The juxtaposition you show between color and grey has been my experience of a chronic disease. Your courage to work through your pain to create such beauty is remarkable.

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

I too have ankylosing spondylitis. I feel your pain. You give me hope. I may get my paints out of the attic..... Great paintings!

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

I applaud you for choosing to be identified by your work, not your chronic illness. You can avoid physical disability if you take your meds and keep moving.

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

love this thank you.

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

Bravo! You certainly have talent- I'm glad you have found your artwork helps you through your chronic pain- I also suffer from severe chronic pain (still not definitely diagnosed after 5+ years of constant nerve pain...I go for another EMG next week - hoping for some answers) I Also find my solace in making art- I am a metalsmith- one of the only times I am not consumed with pain is when I am at my workbench- Concentrating on artwork is incredibly powerful and therapeutic- I'm glad you have found good pain management (so difficult to find a Dr who actually understands) Keep up your painting and drawing! very inspiring!

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

My goodness, you're fantastic!

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

It's cool and modern. The faces are expressive and photogenic, and the body postures are dynamic. I like the contrast between inside - outside world, shades of grey vs color. Also the bad boy approach is rebellious and youthful. Keep up the good work.

Diagnosed With A Rare Disease And Struggling With Chronic Pain, I Finally Found Joy In Creating Art

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