Depression

JenniferB

Depression

I think many of us know what it feels like when a bout of depression kicks you in the guts for no, one single reason you can put your finger on…

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Depression by JenniferB
Depression by JenniferB
  • roybarry

    roybarry

    Stunning and succinct.

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks Roy, I’m still a bit patchy when it comes to doing painting, but I’m getting there, slowly. :)

  • Mark Ramstead

    Mark Ramstead

    When did you do this?
    This rocks…

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks mark, I did it last night. :)

  • April Mansilla

    April Mansilla

    I would put this on my wall …..I feel this work of yours

  • JenniferB replied

    that’s a huge compliment coming from someone as accomplished as you April, thank you.

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    jesus, is there no end to your talents?
    this is so beautiful and the colour palette is spot on.
    i’m really enjoying this work jennifer!
    your home must be looking like a gallery space atm! ;-) xox

  • JenniferB replied

    My home is looking like a junk yard, lol, if I hide away in my bedroom, the only clean room in the house, little elves might pop out of my delusional brain and clean it up for me. Thanks aglaia, I always love your warm, heartfelt comments. ;-) xox

  • Mark Ramstead

    Mark Ramstead

    Then you are so over it! Welcome back! XOXOX

  • JenniferB replied

    not really, but that’s the amazing thing about the internet, you can tell crappy jokes and feign a smile with an emoticon, and nobody knows that you’re feeling like shit! lol, I get over it pretty fast though, and painting it away helps.

  • Mark Ramstead

    Mark Ramstead

    Not your depression! You are being creative again and i really like your paintings!

  • JenniferB replied

    Oh, lol. sorry, I just scanned over your comment, it’s not unusual for me to make up my own interpretation.

  • butchart

    butchart

    right here is your current majik… i’ve found by exploring these feelings/moods while i’m in them is better medicine than any doctor can perscribe….... make your moods work for you.. not the other way around…...... control the chaos…..... b

  • JenniferB replied

    true, art is very therapeutic, but it’s the writing that has me stumped at the moment, ah well, at least one creative outlet appears to be working.

  • mychaelalchemy

    mychaelalchemy

    excellent painting and subject…

  • JenniferB replied

    thank you mychael. :)

  • SirenSong

    SirenSong

    To right I know…Wonderful depiction

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks siren song. :-)

  • theyellowfury

    theyellowfury

    Been there, nicely painted and put. I thought there was always a reason though.

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks theyellowfury… I dunno, maybe there is a reason but I’ve just given up on trying to figure out which one out of a million it might be. ;-)

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    LOL, you always give me a nice giggle!
    when the elves finish there, send them here please! hehe ;) xox
    have a great day baby doll! ;    ) xox

  • JenniferB replied

    you have a great day too aglaia psst… the last time I shared my deluded thoughts and hallucinations on red bubble ‘they’ took me away to the loony bin!!! :-)

  • Wendy Slee

    Wendy Slee

    This is amazing….truly amazing artwork….
    I hope this is hanging in a gallery dear Jennifer because it should be….AND with a good price tag on it!
    (On a more personal level, you truly have captured the essence of this misunderstood and so human condition)

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks Wendy, nope, no gallery, it’s just kicking around on a stand in my living room, I don’t know, I’m a bit superstitious when it comes to selling Art, it feels kind of like selling your soul to the devil, LOL, but maybe I just have a vivid imagination. Thanks again, your comment is really appreciated.

  • LostGod

    LostGod

    i hope you keep this up :)

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks LostBoy. :)

  • theyellowfury

    theyellowfury

    When I get like that there’s only one thing I can do. Stop thinking about it and waste some time enjoying myself some way. If I get into a cycle of thought that’s getting me nowhere, or not turning up any conclusions there’s no point in thinking about it anymore and even if I can’t stop thinking about whatever it is it at least I know I should and try to put my efforts into something worthwhile.
    Ok so you’ve figured out that you can’t figure it out, now what are you going to do?

  • JenniferB replied

    Ok so you’ve figured out that you can’t figure it out, now what are you going to do?

    erm… waste my time and energy whinging about how I can’t write? lol, thanks tyf, your advice is reminiscent of Bukowski’s famous quote where he said “Don’t Try”. :-)

  • colindove

    colindove

    This is a true depiction of depression in its stance , the tones are brilliant and the creative Artwork is fabulous. www.beyondblue.org.au would love to know this work is available…good work is an understatement Jennifer….yes a kick in the guts for me ..like 14 years..but doing ok. Good on you
    colin

  • JenniferB replied

    Thanks for your encouragement and support colin, it was pretty therapeutic painting that picture at the time. I’m glad you’re doing okay.

  • mhkantor

    mhkantor

    wonderful jennifer. fantastic palette. has a feeling of desert and so much more. fantastic work.
    a real treat.

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks mhkantor, they say that a change is as good as a holiday. :-)

  • mstrace

    mstrace

    JFC!!...stark, bold, visceral, impressively imagined, concise with just right measure of chaos and despair. I thinking its fucking gorgeous.

  • mstrace

    mstrace

    sorry, meant “I think its fucking gorgeous.” Nothing like ruining a comment right when you’re getting all…profane.

  • JenniferB replied

    your comments are enthusiastic and make me smile! Thanks mstrace. :)

  • Damien Venditti

    Damien Venditti

    this really is great ….. you’ve created something special here

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks Damien, where words fail me, a painting will have to suffice. :-)

  • andreasphoto

    andreasphoto

    this is creative!!! I can see your muse

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks andreas, btw, now that I’m celibate again are we still getting married? Joking of course! ;-) xox

  • Aurora Pintore

    Aurora Pintore

    Jennifer, I had depression for many years, this artwork express exatly that feeling, BRAVA !!!!

  • JenniferB replied

    thank you Aurora, I hope you’re feeling much better now. xox

  • Christian Hartung

    Christian Hartung

    awesome painting. well done

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks Christian. :)

  • Care

    Care

    ....you’ve captured the look of depression so well….love your paintings : )

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks Care, I haven’t really explored much in the way of painting before, but it’s quite relaxing once you get into it. :)

  • Boo Daily

    Boo Daily

    the depiction of depression is so real in this piece – I can feel the emotion and despair amazing piece,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  • JenniferB replied

    thank you Hala. xox

  • LoveMy7Cs

    LoveMy7Cs

    Exactly right Jennifer…

  • JenniferB replied

    Thanks LoveMy7C’s. :)

  • KEITH R. WILLIAMS

    KEITH R. WILL...

    excellent

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks Keith. :)

  • Phineous Cassidy

    Phineous Cas...

    these are real good paintings mate me rekons =]

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks igo. :)

  • ieneke jansen

    ieneke jansen

    Know it all too well…how we speak to one another with our art and words is such great comfort, not only knowing we are not alone in this vast world but that someone out there truly understands. Thank you Jennifer :) btw: you are brilliant!!!

  • JenniferB replied

    aww… thanks for your supportive, encouraging words. ieneke, much appreciated. :)

  • Kim Grace

    Kim Grace

    Powerful stuff jenn
    having suffered from the Black Dog myself that nails it pretty much cept i spent most of my time in the foetal position lol
    Kim

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks Kim, oh, I’ve experienced and painted the foetal position too. :)

  • xxfaithxx

    xxfaithxx

    Jen…... i love the light and shade of this, gonna sound weird but its almost like a double person… one side soft and light and then the darker side… i am not great on paintings, as writing is my thing… but wow… i think its powerful

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks xxfaithxx, looking at it now I see exactly what you mean, thanks for your thoughtful comment. :)

  • Dwayne Boyd

    Dwayne Boyd

    You’ve commented about when words fail you, a painting will have to suffice. Well, these paintings are woth thousands of words, my friend. As I’ve said in the past, whatever means you can use to get your feelings expressed in a healthy, constructive, manner…do it! You kick ass!

  • JenniferB replied

    aww thanks Dwayne, I’d still prefer to find my muse again though, maybe I need to kick some of these pills they’re asking me to shove down my throat.

  • Peter Evans

    Peter Evans

    Ahhhhhh yeeesss been there, done that and still on ever spinning mreey go round of what, how and why !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Fine depiction Jennifer :-)

  • Natalie Broome

    Natalie Broome

    Great work and composition!

  • JenniferB

    JenniferB

    thanks Peter and Natalie. :-)

  • jomash

    jomash

    Yes i do, but when there is a reason I am a duckling again

  • JenniferB replied

    hu? you do what? hope you’re keeping well joanne. xox

  • jomash

    jomash

    sorry J B xxx

  • JenniferB replied

    no need to be, all’s fine. xox

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    i know the feeling! excellent work …. so glad to have stumbled upon ur portfolio!

  • JenniferB replied

    Thanks!

  • Mark Ramstead

    Mark Ramstead

    Still have this piece? How big is it?

  • JenniferB replied

    nope, I no longer have the original, I gave it to a friend.

  • Ulrikeart

    Ulrikeart

    This is art, strong, powerful, beautiful, should be in a gallery….........you don’t need a job. you need an agent…............

  • JenniferB replied

    Thanks for your encouraging comment Ulrikeart, I consider myself as being more of a writer than artist, art fills the gaps where words should be.

  • grarbaleg

    grarbaleg

    the white skin looks cold stone like
    when rigamortis sets in
    I like this peice
    it is spot on
    it feel

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks grarbaleg. :)

  • CORA D. MITCHELL

    CORA D. MITCHELL

    yes..I can relate. I’ve been there…and this image is quite honest.! great work luv.

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks! :-)

  • Helene Henderson

    Helene Henderson

    This looks just like me, sometimes. You’ve really captured a very real image of depression here.

  • JenniferB replied

    Thanks Helene, yep, I can feel the same way sometimes too, I went through a spell where I dabbled with paint and tried out different techniques, but the novelty wore off after a while. I’m more of a writer than artist I think. :)

  • Helene Henderson

    Helene Henderson

    It’s too bad the novelty wore off, because you are so gifted as a painter!

  • JenniferB replied

    Thanks! Oh, I go through phases…. lol who knows? I might feel like it again some day. :)

  • Helene Henderson

    Helene Henderson

    I hope so! :-) But if not, your photos are wonderful, too.

  • JenniferB replied

    Thanks! :-)

  • Zac St. Clair

    Zac St. Clair

    depression is such a great subject matter. something that everyone in the entire world can relate to. nice work :)

  • JenniferB replied

    thanks Zac, I appreciate your dropping by to comment. :)

  • Lynn Moore

    Lynn Moore

    I feel for her and I feel for me when I look at this! Sometimes I am in the depths again and haven’t even realized it. Beautiful!

  • JenniferB replied

    mmm… it’s an ongoing battle for sure, I hope you manage to reach the surface again and see the sunlight… thanks Lynn.

  • Songwriter

    Songwriter

    You do have a real gift at portraying emotion which lots of people feel. It is a great talent and a benefit to lots of us I’m sure. :0) Song

  • JenniferB replied

    Thanks Songwriter, I prefer to write rather than paint or do photographic work, but I’ve had the longest spell of writer’s block ever… it’s soooo frustrating!

  • Varry

    Varry

    The subject matter,composition,palette and emotion in this painting just oozes off the canvas,brilliant JenniferB!

  • JenniferB replied

    Thanks Varry, I’ve sort of had short stints of trying different areas of art out, but I’m way too undisciplined to learn how to do any of them to perfection, I chop and change styles all of the time. :)

  • Varry

    Varry

    LOL,Thats the joy of being artistic JenniferB,we are are allowed to chop and change…i do it all the time! To change a medium is too explore another avenue and walk on the wild side,lifes to short to stay in safe lane..lol ;-D

  • JenniferB replied

    hahaha! Aint that the truth! ;-)

  • Naomi O'Connor

    Naomi O'Connor

    This is a fantastic painting. So much expresssion here!

  • JenniferB replied

    Thanks Naomi, I think I only dabbled in a couple of paintings and then threw in the towel! It didn’t come as naturally to me as writing did. :-)

  • TrishMarrs

    TrishMarrs

    The body position says it all, doesn’t it. I haven’t figured out why during some depressions I’m all creative with visuals and others I’m all creative with words. Go figure. Not that it matters since allowing the creativity to flow is what’s important at that moment. Love the way you worked the lights and darks. Well done.

  • JenniferB replied

    Thanks trish, for myself, I suppose, you can say things through images without hurting people quite so much when you’re feeling really low, I guess even though it’s another form of creative expression, it’s a little more self censoring… Words however tend to become misread and have the power to hurt people far more, so I guess I’ve learnt to try to channel them in more constructively directions these days… But I was always a writer long before I began dabbling in Art. :)

  • TrishMarrs

    TrishMarrs

    You’re absolutely right on that train of thought. I understand. Words have always been my “first love” as well.

  • JenniferB replied

    Would love to read some of your writing some time. :)

  • emel

    emel 25 days ago

    Very expressive work! well done

  • JenniferB replied 25 days ago

    Thanks emel, I don’t do paintings very often, but I should find the time to do them some more. :)

  • midzing

    midzing 25 days ago

    powerful work Jen,,, earlier this year, I slipped into depression,,, this image resonates so much with me,,,, well done

  • JenniferB replied 25 days ago

    thanks midzing, yep, I tend to avoid thinking about negative stuff because my mood takes a huge dip, sadness can turn into depression so suddenly and unexpectedly, do I try to give myself a kick in the ass whenever I feel a funk coming on. :)

  • Christopher Wren Raggatt

    Christopher Wr... 25 days ago

    Good picture.

  • JenniferB replied 25 days ago

    Thanks. :)

  • Lemarly

    Lemarly about 22 hours ago

    This really great!I can feel.I can feel her depression.

  • JenniferB replied about 19 hours ago

    Thanks Lemarly, I love the textures in your work. :)

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