Painting, for me, is a quiet mix of meditation and struggle. It asks me to stay present even when the work feels frustrating, and in return it teaches me to notice the ordinary people and moments in my life with a new tenderness and mindset. During this very early painting journey I'm in, I try not just to capture what I see, but to hold onto what I know I see, through a new lens of faith and love.

 

That even in my hardship, I believe the human spirit is always reaching toward something beautiful. - Rena