Since I was twelve years old, painting has always been my go-to for a way to wind down and reset. I have put many hours of practice into painting for the past six years, especially recently for my high school capstone project.
My favorite thing to paint is local landscapes. I love exaggerating colors and capturing light.
Psalm 23 is one of my favorite psalms. It is full of beautiful imagery and comforting messages. It reminds me that despite the troubles of this world, the same God who created the rivers and mountains holds me in His hands, and will never let me go.
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
3 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever."
Psalm 23