19/11/2024
These photos mark my latest WIPs and finished projects. This year has been hard, and it only gets harder. Since my mom’s passing in August, I hear myself constantly saying, “It’s not good enough” and “I’ve done better.” A constant battle for perfection.
My mom was a huge part of my inspiration—a big reason why I am the creative spirit I am today. I hold the gift she gave me with so much passion and place it on such a high pedestal. I expect myself to grow tenfold with every paintbrush stroke, to strive for perfection, even though I know she would just want me to have fun and enjoy creating.
True works of art aren’t perfection. They’re glimpses into the artist’s soul—how we see the world around us.
I’d love to say I’m doing well, but it wouldn’t be true. I’m not okay, and that’s okay. A rock can withstand the elements, but without movement, it stays stuck—weathering every storm, slowly eroding away.
I am not okay, but I will be. Thank you to my family, friends, and this amazing community for being in my corner. May we all continue to inspire one another and keep moving forward.
