Peace

We all come into this world with different hearts and eyes and when I was very young, I was the kid that "was in my own world" daydreaming and making up detailed, beautiful stories through imagery and color.

As I got older, I became very aware of my responsibilities with homework and chores.

I was the good kid.

A rule follower.

And it served me very well.

So many versions of myself: daughter, sister, student, employee, spouse, mother, friend, coach.

Life can be fast and furious.

A giant check list of to-dos.

But I kept an important part of me on hold.

I had an internal recording that played in my head reminding me that I didn't have what it takes to be a painter.  It's just what other people do. My "artist" talent was making flower arrangements and home decorating.

But that deep burning in the pit of my stomach got louder as I got older.

So, I listened.

I stepped WAY outside of my comfort zone. 

I hung up my "survival suit".  It was the armor that kept me safe.

If not now, then when?

"So I found peace with

Who I am now

It's the only me I'll ever

Be, I've found"

So here I am.

So many times, while painting for this show, I felt so raw and vulnerable. 

Will people understand my artist process?

Will they like my paintings?

And then I realized, that its perfectly ok if my art doesn't resonate with everyone.

It's been healing medicine for me, and I'm just happy to share it.

Life is hard AND beautiful.

And I have found that facing my fears only leads me to freedom. 

"I found peace with who I am now"

Music reference: Peace, Ben Rector

Photo credit: @krista_c_photography