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Hey! Oooooh I really like that idea, subverting the pattern would definitely be a bit more intriguing and a better representation of the process. Thanks so much for the feedback! :)

Yes I feel the same, I guess it just depends on the situation. :) Gosh some of those people sound pretty strange!

Yes absolutely! I think it would be really powerful to display the positive journey you've described. I remember feeling so daunted by the idea of having diabetes, but now it feels like something I can have control over. You're totally right about how time and experience can change your...

Hiya Mike! I'm really intrigued by this composition you've described, and I like how the finger prick image would mix in with 'daily activities / hobbies'....maybe a depiction of how our diabetic rituals are just a small part of our lives! Thanks so much! :)

Hey, thanks for your feedback! And yes I've just started using the Freestyle Libre recently (feeling very lucky that I was able to get a prescription so quickly). I can totally see how the finger pricking isn't evident straight away, and I agree that maybe adding some red would do the trick! :)

Hey! I'm so glad the work was able to speak to you following some further explanation. I'll definitely look into how the print could better communicate my intent without any supplemental information. I also think your approach to art is something to aspire too, after all, some of my favourite...

Hiya Jaylee, thanks for your awesome feedback! I'm fascinated by your observation of testing being a "dirty little secret", something I hadn't considered before. I definitely remember scurrying off to the medical room at Uni to test as I didn't want my peers to know at first, so I can definitely...

Hiya Pip, thanks for the great feedback and Northumberlandophile should definitely be a thing! I'm really glad to hear the the tedious nature of finger pricking resonates with you in the image...and I was totally the same with being too lazy to change lancets sometimes. And thanks for your...

Ah thank you! Andy Warhol is always good company to be in :) And I totally agree about the link to 1980s/protest graffiti. I guess the fist is always quite a ubiquitous image for protest, but perhaps the open palm reveals a sense of vulnerability. A great reference for me to look at too! Adding...

Yes I definitely see what you mean! When I've shown it to non-diabetic friends they have the same insight. Thanks for your feedback! :)

Ah okay! Thanks so much for your feedback! :)

Hiya, thanks for your feedback! Would you say it has a depressing effect just because of how it reminds you of finger-pricking or because of the lack of colour?

Hiya! Ah thank you so much! :D I definitely felt that my art was affected the beginning of my diagnosis, mainly due to a sense of demotivation but also because of how painful it was to carry out printmaking while my fingers were bruised. :( Luckily, I feel much better about it all nowadays, and...

Hey! When I first started finger-prick testing the nurse advised me to only use those three fingers, so that there wouldn't be a risk of nerve damage on my forefingers and thumbs. I guess it's just to limit any discomfort to fingers I'd use more often? Maybe they were just aware that I used my...

Ah I see, thank you for letting me know! I was doing 8 times a day at one point too, so I can feel your pain! Cara