2023 Work
The Themes for 2023 inspired by this work are Eclipse, Phases and Satellites
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Submitted under the Phases theme:
Title: Bud to Flower
Medium: Pencil on paper, A4 21 cm by 30 cm
Theme: Phases
This work by Rachel Randle is submitted under the Phases theme: Rachel says: “My drawing from bud to flower allowed me to combine my love of nature with art by taking inspiration from the plants I see growing and changing throughout the seasons. I like the idea of sharing my drawing as part of the Infinnity project to help an important cause.”
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Submitted under the Eclipse theme:
Title: Searching for the eclipsed moth
Medium: Acrylic on canvas, 20 cm by 20 cm
Theme: Eclipse
Rachel Randle has submitted this work and says: In my painting Searching for the Eclipsed Moth, the moth is eclipsed by a butterfly. The moth represents for me how I feel on a difficult day during a depressive episode. I like the idea of sharing my painting as part of the Infinnity Project helping an important cause.
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Submitted under the Satellites theme:
Title: Lunar Flutterings
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Theme: Satellites
The third submission from Michelle Cush under the Satellites theme. Michelle has supported the Project over several years.
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Submitted under the Phases theme:
Title: Calypso Forest
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Theme: Phases
Another submission under the Phases theme by Michelle Cush. Michelle has submitted this work independently.
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Submitted under the Eclipse theme:
Title: Cat’s Eye View
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Theme: Eclipse
Michelle has submitted this work independently and she says: “Art helps me to ignore everything else going on and focus purely on the creative process in isolation. It doesn’t matter how I am feeling when I start because I will feel a sense of accomplishment when I’m finished, although it has become a lonely endeavour this year sadly.”
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Submitted under the Satellites theme:
Title: Lost in Space
Medium: Pencil & Gel pens on black paper
Mark Chatfield is a new member of the Rethink Mental Illness Art Group in Essex. He says ” I love art as it helps to relax me.”
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All work is submitted under the Eclipse theme.
Medium: Acrylic on board
Rosa says: I attend a Rethink Art Group. I was suggested by the coordinator to work on the The Infinnity Project, for a good cause to raise money for the Rethink charity. With depression, I attend to look at the world in grey. But through the landscapes of the artwork, I place myself in a different world that involves vibrant colour. I find myself to be in a tranquil state whenever I’m doing acrylic painting.
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Submitted under the Satellites theme:
Title: The World Above Us
Medium: Acrylic on Card
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Theme: Satellites
Lorraine Hempstead has created this work in response to the Satellites theme. She is part of the Rethink Braintree Art Group. She contributes work each year and says: “I can lose myself while painting, it does me good everyday.”
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Submitted under the Eclipse theme:
Title: Brightness
Medium: Acrylic on paper
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Theme: Eclipse
Kat Pearce-Haynes (50) from Essex attends the Braintree Rethink Art Group and finds art calming.
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Submitted under the Eclipse theme:
Title: Misty Night
Medium: water colour and pencil
Size: A4
Theme: Eclipse
Mandy Baker has submitted this work created whilst attending her Art Class in Braintree – she says: I love supporting this important project and finds Art relaxes me.
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Submitted under the Phases theme:
Title: Phase of Life
Medium: watercolour brush pens and white gel pen
Size: A4
Theme: Phases
Kaz has used watercolour brush pens and white gel pen on watercolour paper for this image. Kaz says: “I’ve supported this project from the start and find Art is my therapy, my safety, my way to communicate without words”
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Submitted under the Eclipse theme:
Title: Eclipse over the Pyramids
Medium: Watercolour on canvas
Size: Small
Theme: Eclipse
Faith Coffey (21) has submitted this work as part of the Braintree Art Group – she says: It would be nice to be a part of the project created for Finn and support it through my art. It is a good pastime to help take my mind off things temporarily and it helps me express myself.
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Submitted under the Phases theme:
Title: Transformation
Medium: Watercolour on paper
Size: A4
Theme: Phases
A third submission from Jenny Rutland who is part of the Braintree Rethink Art Group and has regularly supported the Project. Jenny says: “Art is very therapeutic for me. It relaxes me and makes me concentrate on something other than my problems.”
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Submitted under the Satellites theme:
Title: Moons after Kandinsky
Medium: Watercolour pencil on paper
Size: A4
Theme: Satellites
Jenny Rutland has submitted this work as part of attending the Rethink Art Group in Braintree on a weekly basis – she says: “Doing Art regularly makes me feel good and relaxed.”
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Submitted under the Eclipse theme:
Theme: Eclipse
Medium: Watercolour on paper
Size: A4
Theme: Eclipse
Jenny Rutland is part of an Art Group and regularly contributes her work. She says: I attend the Braintree Rethink Art Group weekly and I find that doing Art is very relaxing and therapeutic.
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Submitted under the Satellites theme:
Title: Counting Stars
Medium: Mixed media, pens, watercolours on paper
Size: A5
Theme: Satellites
Kaz Raven from Stockport has regularly contributed over the years and says “This project is close to my heart, it’s been a vital part of my healing journey, art is my therapy and believe art has such good power to help others.”
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Submitted under the Satellites theme:
Title: Satellite
Medium: Paint Phelps on paper
Theme: Satellites
Michala Christian attends an art class in Essex as part of her self care.
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Submitted under the Satellites theme:
Title: Sputnik
Medium: Inktense pencils on paper
Size: 24x32cm
Theme: Satellites
Kelle Lomas is part of an Art Group in Essex. She says “Art keeps me calm and I greatly support the InFinnity Project.”
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Submitted under the Eclipse theme:
Title: Skywatcher
Medium: Ink and water on watercolour paper
Theme: Eclipse
Kaz Raven from Stockport says: “This project is close to my heart, it’s been a vital part of a healing journey, art is my therapy and I believe art has such good power to help others. Sometimes it’s hard to create on bad days, just those brief moments of peace are found in creating. “
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Submitted under the Eclipse theme:
Title: Eclipse at Sea
Medium: Acrylic on paper
Size:
Theme: Eclipse
Susan Daminger from Braintree has previously submitted work as part of her Art Group – she says “I enjoy being part of my Braintree Rethink Art Group and join in whatever comes along – It helps my mental health being part of a group and talking and working together.”