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Hello Everyone,
well where to begin... I apologize for not responding lately, I've been recovering from a few things. The good news is after 4 MRI's , 19 weeks of Chemotherapy, 3 surgeries and 4 weeks of recovery the pathology reports came back negative so I am officially in the clear. I can't thank my wife Lori enough for being by my side the entire time, she was with me at every visit , every chemo session and of course all the surgeries. Even after the main surgery when I couldn't move for 4 days she was there to roll me over just so I could relieve myself, one of the most humbling and yet loving experiences in our entire marriage. When the chips are down true colors shine in people and there has never been a doubt that my wife is the genuine article in good and bad times. I've been out of work for 9 months from all of this so she's had to carry the weight, I'm so proud to say she's my wife. 21 years together and still going strong. I'm 90% recovered (and still recovering) and the fact that I'm painting again is a huge victory, moving forward....

It's been a rough trip to say the least but I'm just glad to be able to pick up a pen and start painting again. Chemotherapy was really taking it's toll on me and I was having trouble painting, what used to take me 2 days to do would take me over 3 weeks of being frustrated and even then I'd have to walk away from it. My mind was in such a fog I was having difficulty coloring and detailing certain things so everything has been on hold.

I appreciate you guys being patient with me for the ones still waiting on their commissions (Ha if you're even waiting!) I have started up again and I have to tell you it feels good. Don't ever take the ability to be creative for granted because one day it could be taken away from you and that's a day of torture. You never truly appreciate things until they're gone...

OK so since I was having problems with color I have started these in black and white and will color them when I'm satisfied with the detail and tones:

City Of Heroes - Soulja by stevegoad Nick and Vox Wip by stevegoad Elven Archer study by stevegoad Armineh Portrait WIP by stevegoad

I'll close with this...

It's good to be back.

© 2011 - 2024 stevegoad
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Henrysart's avatar
Steve, I've never talked with you before, but it's good to hear that you are okay according to what you have been through. I would like to suggest that you look into wheat grass supplements. There are a lot of natural products that can help build you body and improve your overall help. Wheat grass can help you a lot. Please check it out!!!!!!!!!!!. By the way I think that your art is extremely good. I'm very inspired.

Henry T.