Today’s Video is inspired by the 64 Million Artist challenge prompt ‘If I knew then,’ where I’ll share a not-so-smooth experience from my life.
During the height of the Covid pandemic, being classified as vulnerable due to Cystic Fibrosis, I diligently followed government advice to stay away from public spaces. However, a fateful encounter with a trapped pigeon in our fence taught me a valuable lesson.
In my youtube video, I’m using my go-to materials – Sugar paper, Modge Podge glue, and my trusty Inky stick – to create a collage illustration depicting the incident.
Twenty minutes before broadcasting my hospital radio show from my home office, a clever idea struck me to free the trapped bird using a broom and an old dining room chair.
Setting up the chair on uneven gravel, I stepped onto the seat and found myself flying through the air to an untidy heap on the ground. Checking for damage to the chair I discovered I had dislocated my little finger.
I spent the next 3 hours in Accident and emergency – Minor Injuries department.
The pigeon escaped from a gap at the end of the fence on our neighbours side.
Lesson learned – Don’t use a chair as a ladder!
Join me in sketching out this mishap, and let’s explore the ‘If I Knew Then’ challenge together. Sometimes, art is the best way to reflect on life’s quirky lessons. 🚀🖌️ #SketchingMishaps #64MillionArtists #IfIKnewThen”
