This following quotation was written by another artist who is also living with CRPS, Ashleigh describes beautifully the importance of creativity in helping us live with chronic pain.
" Creativity can be such a powerful tool in learning to deal with chronic conditions of any sort. You can create something and step back and see your pain represented in that piece, making you feel like you can share your pain with others in a safe way, or you might create something beautiful that gives you a moment of pure joy amongst the depression and frustration."
I often use my time in hospital when I am having Ketamine infusions to sketch new ideas. The view from the level 4 sun room is a panorama of Corio Bay, Geelong, with numerous shipping channel markers and the wonderful industrial areas across the other side of the bay. My etching below is inspired by some of these sketches.