Learning from my cousin was an incredible way to begin my artistic journey. Her technique and approach to painting deeply influenced me, and since she worked in watercolor, it naturally became my medium of choice. Watercolor is notoriously unforgiving, which made painting with a sense of freedom a real challenge at first. But it’s also one of the most powerful ways to truly understand color—how it behaves, blends, and transforms.
I had to learn the delicate balance of water and pigment: how adding water adjusts color intensity and controls the flow of paint across the paper. Techniques like wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and layering became essential tools in my process. Each method offered its own unique effects and taught me patience, precision, and spontaneity.
My first painting was a still life, composed of everyday objects found in the studio. It was a quiet yet meaningful beginning—one that marked the start of discovering my own artistic voice. Still Life in Motion was created.
It’s a moment in time that will stay with me forever.