Some tips to help achieve great results — Painting glass and making it look realistic can be challenging. You want to capture its transparency and its solidity. Painting the glass itself is the least of your worries. Yes, it seems weird, but it’ll all come together in the end. Focus on the objects inside the glass. If the…

I am truly grateful — I am beyond thankful for the day I had yesterday. I woke up at 7:30 am, but my body wouldn’t allow me to get out of bed. I fell asleep again and woke up at 8:15. This time, I fought back, trying my hardest to get out of bed. I…

A poem — Loneliness sneaks in every time the sun sets And it’s during those moments the annoying sounds of the faulty faucet You were supposed to fix keeps playing the same song. You promised to fix it When I’d ask You replied, “this weekend,” and then you’d plant a warm one on my cheeks I’d stare at…

Read to find out if I won — It was close to Halloween, and our office had a pumpkin decorating contest. I had never carved or decorated a pumpkin before. There was no theme. Since it was close to Halloween, I knew that most would be going with a Halloween theme. I wanted to do something different. The…

Historical fiction — The words lift off, twirling around as I try to force them back onto the page, into sentences. Every thought that comes ebbs away while my back presses into the wall. Eyelids grow heavier with every second. A yawn escapes my mouth before surrendering into the world of darkness. The…

It’s alright if you don’t have life all figured out. I sure don’t. — In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity -Albert Einstein I have read the above quote by Albert Einstein several times because the past few months have been nothing short of challenging. I usually write about art and poetry. Today, I would like to write about myself if that’s ok. I…

A nature poem — Water Whether flowing in a river Falling from the sky Or gliding down my throat Has always been a form of nourishment Not only for my body but for my mind I enjoy the sound of rain And being next to the sea The way water can change its characteristics Remaining still…

Do you ask your family and friends what they think of your work? — I consider myself fortunate to have the support of my family when it comes to my writing and my art. I value their opinion, especially when it comes to my paintings. Whether I am completing a piece for fun or for someone else, they get to see all of the…

A poem — Imagine life pushing you to the edge of a waterfall With the weight of the water on your back You contemplate letting go Allowing your body to follow its path Knowing nothing more awaits you, but the earth below You feel the cool liquid The way it wets and hugs your…