How Watercolor Helps Me Cope with Migraines

My second day ever of watercolor painting I took my paint supplies to my room with a migraine, and discovered how amazing it is to be able to watercolor when you're feeling bad from a migraine.
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and sound blocking wireless earbuds: https://amzn.to/4k6w4yY

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Velvetouch 3/4 flat, not travel: https://amzn.to/3OUkA3l
Anything that’s a flat with a good chunky handle would be good to start on. You’ll keep your brush far longer than the paint, so it’s the thing to invest in.
Avoid small brushes with tiny handles that do tiny detail work if you have wrist strength issues like me.

My wrist brace, the only one I’ve ever actually used consistently: https://amzn.to/45yodTB
You really need this when you're first learning, and anytime you take a class.


Van Gogh 12+3: https://amzn.to/3rwxrRw
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Or Sennelier aqua mini set: https://amzn.to/3PgRdtp

The 4oz water container, if you’re painting on the sofa, or in bed: https://amzn.to/44q4a8J

Just use a paper towel or old wash cloth and reuse it for a while, and get a tote bag or Ipsy bag for all the painting things.

Bright yellow purse insert for 3 weeks of watercolor supplies: https://amzn.to/4jJduww

My current favorite 25% cotton book I keep by my bed for painting in: https://amzn.to/45L80dx
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Lightwish Potentate cotton 3x5 watercolor book: https://amzn.to/3PdvZwq
Sophie’s Art mixed media paper; it's 140lb and handles water really well: https://amzn.to/3RhWEIe

3M Stick-on Magnets for Watercolor Pans: https://amzn.to/3slyuDW
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Oral rehydration solution, from Ultima: https://amzn.to/3sA14BL
My nail color is “Pinky Ring”from Essie, it's gel so it's easy and lasts: https://amzn.to/4ksKwBb

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Hello and Welcome! I’m Megan.
I’m a photographer and watercolor artist with chronic health challenges, POTS and wrist strength issues.
I want to encourage you, and for you to see what is possible.
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Whether you have health challenges or not, I’d love to have you along!
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I am not a Doctor; this is just my personal experience having POTS for the past 15 years.



About POTS syndrome
https://www.dysautonomiainternational...
and hyper-mobility, wrist strength issues, joint pain
https://jeanniedibon.com/understandin...

As someone who drinks water while she paints, I choose not to have cadmium, cobalt, or nickel in my paints since I can’t get up and wash my hands before taking medicines.
I found this website helpful:
https://www.artiscreation.com/yellow....
My paints are rated A for safety.

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