A Denver artist who's battling a debilitating disease is sending a message to others who feel like they have to give up their passion. via AmyWadas
DENVER — Rose Gale of southeast Denver started working on one of her drawings in 2020, but then put it aside until recently.
“This one I was going to keep and come back because sometimes you have to walk away from your art when you feel it's not working,” she said.Her passion is using pastels. She draws portraits of people, pets, even landscapes, and does a lot of commissioned work for people who've reached out over the years.She retired a few years ago, but that happiness was part of her life long before, even when she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2009.
“You have to learn to deal with what you have. Whatever the diagnosis is, you've got doctors helping you, a lot of people helping you, and you make the adjustments,” said Gale.“I use my thumb. I can't use my fingers anymore,” she explained. “And yes, I can hold a small piece... I can hold it right there no problem.”“You’ve got to try it. If the first attempt it doesn't work, try something else. Because I want to let others know you can do it. Don’t ever doubt yourself.
Gale says she plans to enter some competitions, get her work back into art galleries and eventually teach art to people in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
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