Alright, second week of the fellowship, and I’m slowly settling in.

Honestly, it’s been a little overwhelming being surrounded by so many talented artists, but in the best way! We’ve been pitching ideas for our paintings this round, and I looooved seeing how differently everyone thinks and getting all the feedback.

Here I am sketching, taking notes, and reworking ideas for my presentation. We’ve been going in circles trying to figure out the concepts and that really helped me deep dive into what is it I truly want to do. In the second photo, you can see a crop someone suggested that I honestly would never have thought of myself.

I’m super excited (and a little nervous!) to finally paint something I’ve been dreaming of trying. My brother gave me the best advice: “If you feel in over your head, I promise you, you’re exactly where you’re meant to be and have an amazing opportunity to grow. Keep going!”

So cheers to that!

Wish me luck, cheers!