Painting is an incredibly relaxing pastime. Similar to reading, I become consumed with what I’m working on and block out the world. It allows me to calm my mind and focus on what’s at hand instead of my never ending to-do list.

I started getting serious about painting last summer. After taking one or two painting classes I decided to branch out and do it on my own. It was fairly simple, buy a canvas, draw a picture, and color it in.

Now, I’m certainly not professing to be a Kadir Nelson or Ernie Barnes. I’m just a girl who likes expressing myself creatively. And seeing my own artwork lining the walls of my home is incredibly satisfying.

This particular image I found on the internet and instantly fell in love. I decided to recreate it for my bedroom. It turned out beautifully…much better than I expected. Now, I have a fabulous piece of artwork to look at every day.