Georgia Naish

@notestomyboy So happy to hear about your son’s progress! ❤️

We are celebrating 🥂. Here’s a post I didn’t think I would be writing. Since the turn of the year, my Boy has been making some progress. He hadn’t been able to ask for anything for 5 years, but slowly he started to request certain food, books, gifts, a phone and some clothes. These were all big wins but he remained unable to wash, dress or leave the house since his very sudden onset of PANS PANDAS in Feb 2020. I knew that these were the big changes needed in order to restart his life. In the past few weeks he’s started to talk to his Mom about going out. He really wants a new passport so he can travel but his old one expired years ago. He researched where to go to get a new photo. Then, out of the blue this week he called upstairs to his Mom from the front door that he was going out to the Supermarket and for a walk. He had showered, dressed and cut his own hair and proceeded to go out. I can’t imagine the bravery it took to do that having not set foot outside the door for years. He was in good spirits and seemed happy and calm when he left. He was gone for 2 hours ! He got passport photos, walked around the neighbourhood and stopped to have a coffee at Costa ! That barista at Costa is only the 3rd person in 5 years who he has spoken to and let see his face ! He came home to his Moms happy and smiling. He said it was crazy how many cars were on the roads and he didn’t like the Supermarket because there were so many people. But, he did it, bravely, with a smile on his face and was calm. The big 3 things holding him back, all tackled and defeated in one morning approx 1,900 days after he last was able to do any of them. I am incredibly emotional and so proud of him. Then, he let his Mom see his passport photos. She sent a screenshot over to me and I’ve seen his face for the first time in 5 years. He looks so handsome, hair is darker but still has his beautiful blue eyes. I can’t explain how hard it’s been not seeing his face in so long, and now I’ve seen it and it’s overwhelming. So yes, we’re celebrating. There is still so much for us all to do and I’m of course desperate to have contact with him and see him in person, but after so long, I’m patient as I am now confident it will come. So, happy a Sunday to you all, this is my happiest for 5 years and the joy I have had this weekend in updating all of his loved ones has been wonderful. Many of you on here have always said this day would come, but I wasn’t sure, so thank you for the unswerving positivity and support. I love you Son and I’m more proud of you and your strength than ever ❤️ @obsessivelyocd @PandaMama2024 @PANSPANDASUK @W1986Rebecca @hopestardust20 @stella_chadwick @The_HappyDaddy @joanneG007 @Knightitstime @rebeccaoco @Ruby_Actor @1goodtern @Duchess_Woody @alexeades1 @JanetEv28129124 @MarkRickards5 @gmathewson1 @natashaloder

@russellherron Well deserved ⭐️

B-B-B-B00000000MMMMM!!! Selected for the RA Summer Exhibition!! Thanks Royal Academy of Arts Congratulations to everyone else who got in this year too. And to those who didn't make it thru: BOOO. 'Jean', colour pencil on paper, 74 x 62cm

@theartcriminal @AnneQuinton @InSEAOfficial @accessart @NEATENart @ArtsMindsCmpgn @ArtyTeacher @sketchbkcircle @elinorbrass Is that some Beatriz Milhazes I spot there? Lovely pages.

@AnneQuinton I can now share more images now as it’s been posted and received ! It’s still busier on here than BlueSky though! @InSEAOfficial @accessart @NEATENart @ArtsMindsCmpgn @ArtyTeacher @sketchbkcircle @GeorgiaNaish @elinorbrass

@theartcriminal hello you. This platform has got so strange that I’m missing everybody now. - anyway. I’m still here and hope you post a few more pieces from your #sketchbookcircle 👋👍🏼

@Thehullboy1 Well done! What an incredible human you are ❤️

All for you dad ❤️

@womensart1 Ordered! Looking forward to reading it.

The 1st @womensart1 book ❤🧡💛 'Unravelling Women's Art' On textile arts! Selling out quickly so get your copy while present stocks last!… Available via your Amazon..e.g.¹ amazon.co.uk/Unravelling-Wo… Or your ususal book store...

@rickadams82 Great haul 👌🏻

@GeorgiaNaish It’s in a happy home!

Just had one of those charity shop record experiences that I only ever see other people having. Feels amazing. All of these for £1 each! #records #charityshops

@markthomasinfo 👌🏻

I hate sharing such sad stories & I can't help our Laura now, but I can try to raise awareness of this awful, heartbreaking disease. Please share & do help if you possibly can. #braincancer #Everton #MightyMax @Facfmightymax gofund.me/020a0f13 3/3

All artwork received has been uploaded to #sophiespostcard Get ready for the contributing artist list released on 1st June! Don't miss out on your chance to bid on these amazing pieces - lots ending on the weekend of 29/30 June 2024 for @royalmarsden #charityauction

@richardosman George Clarke is definitely the best in this field in my opinion. I used to watch LLL but the presenters are too insufferable IRL. The one Damon from Brookside does is good even if just for his hilarious dramatic pauses when he reveals the profit (or loss.)

Gang, I'm going to talk about property-selling shows on the podcast next week. Ones with actual estate agents, Homes Under Hammer/Selling Sunset/Parisian Agency/Escape to Country etc rather than Grand Designs/Your Home Made Perfect. What are your top 3?

@HarrietLowther This place for lunch in South Kensington. Fantastic. thefarmgirl.co.uk

I'm off to London on Tuesday, to go and draw at the Natutal History Museum, before going to watch Moulin Rouge. Any suggestions on places to eat and cute bookshops near by?

@mrsjmasters Same here 🙋🏻

The wall has been hit. 22 hours to half term.

@LouiseClazey That’s brilliant Louise. I didn’t realise how long the drying time was- very useful tips. 😁

For anyone interesting in gelli printing, here’s a short video that I made to show how I make simple transfer prints(using an b+w laser copy image)Apologies for my really dodgy voiceover, but it was quicker than typing the instructions😂

Carved out time for some last minute making tonight! It’s made soooooo blooming happy! Listening to music and making stuff is just wonderful. 🥰 @sketchbkcircle @theartcriminal @elinorbrass @GeorgiaNaish

You have til the 31st to sign up for @sketchbkcircle. The best CPD you’ll ever have and a UK wide creative network waiting to welcome you #artistteacher @theartcriminal @GeorgiaNaish @AnneQuinton

In 2021 I did the sketchbook exchange 'Sketchbook Circle'. I found it a valuable way of fitting in art-making whilst teaching. You have until the end of this month to sign up if this is something of interest. Find out more here: theartyteacher.com/sketchbook-cir…

@Arrrghonaut @anon_opin ‘Spoons, short for Wetherspoon’s. Big National chain. Cheap and sometimes rough. The owner is generally disliked.

@anon_opin I don't know why Twitter so often feels like everyone on it but me is in the UK, but I've just learned apparently y'all have a thing about flat roofed pubs? And pubs named after silverware apparently. 🥄

Over the years, pubs have branched off into several distinct different types of establishment and the singular term is no longer very useful. We need more descriptive names so you know what to expect before walking through the door

@NSEAD_Sophie @mags_ryder @NSEAD1 @elinorbrass It’ll be lovely to catch up! 😊

@GeorgiaNaish @mags_ryder @NSEAD1 @elinorbrass Brilliant… With ‘TIME’ #SketchbookCircle has grown and grown. So pleased you are both co-presenting

Looking forward to presenting in person next Saturday on the empowering qualities of quiet ways. ‘The Quiet Learner of the Art Classroom’ has much to teach all educators on engagement within the realms of teaching and learning. #iJADE @NSEAD1