Almost There

A colorful abstract artwork titled "Almost There," featuring a mountain of vibrant gem-like stones under a turquoise blue sky with a shining sun in the top-right corner. The scene is illuminated with small, colorful round spots that express bright sunlight, symbolizing perseverance and hidden beauty in the journey toward a dream.

I painted Almost There about a year and a half after I began learning how to paint.

At the time, I was learning how to paint and spending long hours testing prints and adjusting colors. Everything moved slowly. Each small step took more time and energy than I expected.

I remember feeling like I was working underground. Quietly. Adding one small piece at a time without knowing how close I was to the surface.

The image that stayed with me was a pile of small, shining stones forming beneath the ground — not visible yet, but close enough to feel warmth above them.

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