nicolette moes
For as long as I can remember, I have always been a sensitive, freedom-loving and creative child. Writing was one of my passions, as well as singing, drawing, acting and dancing. When I was about twelve or thirteen I learned that psychologists and psychiatrists were able to help children heal their pain through their drawings.
In the early nineties I became a mother of two boys. My first son died after nineteen days. In my despair I painted a lot and started writing a book about his little life. Yet, another year later I was blessed with life again. Through these events Life took me –again- on a journey.
In 1999 I discovered a school that was based on Healing through Drawings. This school was a turning point in my life. It made me want to play again, paint and draw again! But the most wondrous of all, I learned about the language of colour, form and the symbolism of our drawings. All was allowed, there were no mistakes and this school has been a golden opportunity for me to see the true power we all have. Creativity enables us to heal and balance ourselves!
Why did you join 30dac?
In the beginning...
First round - I so remember the first piece I made. I am still thrilled with it! I read about the purpose of this Group but for me, I was only trying to commit to this ‘every day a piece’ thing. It was also very important for me at that time, to spend time with myself.
I loved coming to the Group, seeing what the comments were of my fellow participants, looking at what the others had done...but couldn’t keep up with the speed of it all…and it felt sometimes as something I hád to do, instead of something I wanted to do…and for me, that feels off. So, it was hard. The First 30 days were over before I knew it!
Second round - I got inspired by the others, yet sometimes felt so frustrated. English is not my mother language, although I had always expressed my feelings in English. Now I felt I lacked the right words... And I love words.
Round three - I was so excited we started again; I really felt we were a group. I also felt great joy in encouraging others! I didn’t participate a lot, but every now and then I stopped by and took a lot at what was made.
The Netherlands