Melancholia A.K.A Depression

sweetscent62

Melancholia A.K.A Depression

Acrylic on canvas
This is my first attempt at truly abstract painting, the blue signifies the “blue mood” and each brush stroke ,the many people afflicted by this horrible illness.The figure, well I think he speaks for himself… but his transparency is the feeling one has when his/her spirit (soul) has been removed. Which is how it feels to have clinical depression. I have added this painting to the Women’s appreciation group…even though clearly it is an image of a man…as there are so many millions of women all over the world who suffer from depression. I found I was unable to paint it as a woman ,as it was too close to my heart. I have been a sufferer all my life..and my daughter is also afflicted with this terrible illness… I’m trying to raise awareness…so that others will not have to suffer needlessly. I have written an article on “Coping with depression”
the URL is http://www.enrichedhealth.com.au/media/coping_with_depression.php
Feel free to bubblemail me if you need more information..and support. warmest wishes, Wendy

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Melancholia A.K.A Depression by sweetscent62
Melancholia A.K.A Depression by sweetscent62
  • mariarty

    mariarty

    This work expresses how you feel so well. I really like this Wen. well done.

  • sweetscent62

    sweetscent62

    Thanks friend : ) I wasn’t sure how people would respond to this one… Wen x

  • Phil Eckert

    Phil Eckert

    Well captured…. Great abstract

  • sweetscent62

    sweetscent62

    Thank you Phil.. much appreciated… I’m never sure when I’m trying something new how it will turn out…but I’m happy with it.. : )

  • JVBurnett

    JVBurnett

    You know, I’m drawn to this one because I love those blues. They seem so clean and clear and beautiful to me, and I don’t find them sad. I do appreciate the idea of the painting, though. I think for many people, though, that blue DOES represent melancholia. Love the idea transparency concept, too.

  • sweetscent62 replied

    Thank you so much for appreciating my vision for this JV : ) and I’m glad it doesn’t make you sad.. I wasn’t sad when I painted it. Wendy x

  • butchart

    butchart

    my first visit to your work…and i’m sooo glad it was this one….. it’s very moving…it’s beautiful…when you feel that emptiness again….please come back and look at your own work…your soul is right here…............ thank you for sharing it with us…..............peace and light…...b

  • sweetscent62 replied

    Thank you B : ) with all of my being… what a sweet man you are.. Wendy x

  • Karirose

    Karirose

    Yes, I recognize those types of days/weeks/months. The colors are perfect and the figure does describe the mood very well.

  • sweetscent62 replied

    Thanks so much for the comment Karirose : ) ! Sorry..it’s taken me this long to reply..I didn’t see you there. cheers, Wen x

  • KLiu

    KLiu

    it is perfect.

  • sweetscent62 replied

    Thank you KLiu : ) much appreciated.. Wen

  • PablosVista

    PablosVista

    I’ve tried to express depression through painting/drawing and I find that I can never do so adequately when I’m down there. Its only when I’m climbing out or at the top rim of my dark pit that I can look down and then capture and express where I’ve been. To me this isn’t a sad painting but it captures depression so well …

  • sweetscent62 replied

    Yeah…I’ve noticed that too Paul.. I can’t paint at all when I’m in the fog. I could only do this afterwards.. thanks Paul : ) that means alot coming from you! Wen XXX

  • invisible

    invisible

    WELL DONE ! GREAT ARTWORK ! ....

  • sweetscent62 replied

    Thank you so much Andre : ) ! Wen x

  • Marion Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Wen, you have simply excelled yourself here…An absorbing piece with such a palpable atmosphere of desolation and isolation. A very profound work of art.

  • sweetscent62 replied

    Thank you so much Lumineux, He is one of my favourite works.. I did this painting in two stages like my african girl, the background…and then the subject. I appreciated your comment and favouriting. Warmest wishes, Wen x

  • Lenny La Rue, IPA

    Lenny La Rue, IPA

    I think you painted my spirit, however that may have become possible. I never thought I’d see myself in the art of someone else. I think you see thru me….

  • sweetscent62

    sweetscent62

    I’m glad this has touched you LL : ) This one just emerged much like my African girl… they just appreared as if I was being guided to paint them. He’s my favourite, along with my daughter of Africa.. Perhaps because they convey strong emotions..? Wen xox

  • Shannon Donovan

    Shannon Donovan

    This is fantastic Wendy! A truly moving, emotive abstract. Well done dear!

  • sweetscent62 replied

    Thank you so much Shannon : ) bless you.. Wen x

  • Linda Ridpath

    Linda Ridpath

    i love this…. it certainly does portray feeling.

  • sweetscent62 replied

    Thank you so much Linda : ) much appreciated.. Wen x

  • paul romanowski

    paul romanowski

    EXPRESSIVE

  • sweetscent62 replied

    Thanks so much Paul.. Wen x

  • paul romanowski

    paul romanowski

    but for sure, like it…, keep going…

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    Awesome painting.. great work !

  • sweetscent62 replied

    Thank you so much Ale : ) much appreciated! Wen xox

  • ChristineBetts

    ChristineBetts

    happiness all around but still a grey day inside:( you must have been there to be able to express this so magnificently. great painting!

  • sweetscent62 replied

    Unfortunately I have visited the grey days many times.. but at least my visits are shorter these days… thank you so much for the comment on my work : ) Wen x

  • sendao

    sendao

    stuning artwork,wonderful colors!

  • sweetscent62 replied

    Thank you so much Sendao : ) much appreciated! Wen x

  • flipteez

    flipteez

    With water fill’en my eye’s this sings right to my soul & both you & your beautiful girl are incredibly brave & know l walk beside you in raising awareness l LUV YA XXXXXXXXXX

  • sweetscent62 replied

    Thank you my darling friend Flip! : ) How are you doing? At least we aren’t alone in this life.. that would be truly sad. bless you, Wen xxxoxxx

  • TheWanderingBoo

    TheWanderingBoo

    beautiful…

  • sweetscent62 replied

    Thank you so much Boo… : ) Wen xx

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    Thank you for sharing this special artwork. I can fully understand and appreciate this artwork, Wen! Haven’t seen much of you lately – the regular folks aren’t as regular anymore, including myself, it seems….

  • sweetscent62 replied

    Awww…thank you so much Vicki! :) Sadly too many artists can relate to this painting. No..I haven’t been online much lately.. busy having a life we are! That can’t be a bad thing.. It must have something to do with the planet alignments or something.. Wen xxx

  • Peter Maeck

    Peter Maeck

    Based on this “first attempt” of yours at abstract painting, I say go for a second attempt, and then more after that. The grimness of the subject is leavened, even brightened by your artistic treatment of it. That makes good out of bad and eventually the good can win out.

  • sweetscent62

    sweetscent62

    Awww..you’re such a sweetheart Peter! : ) Thank you for your wonderful support..you are a joy to my soul! Wen xxx

  • Santamaria

    Santamaria 21 days ago

    very powerful expression here…great artwork

  • sweetscent62 replied 21 days ago

    Thank you so much Santamaria, : ) your comment is much appreciated! Wen x

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