I was going to write something captivating and inspiring here, but my brain has all but died from this picture. lol. Very very proud of what I accomplished with it though. I learned quite a few new things that I'm hoping has bettered me as an artist. I know there's probably a LOT of things I could have done differently or didn't do correctly, but I'm getting there~ I'll learn.

Inspired by a friend, who said to me once that just like the lotus flower, to reach our full potential and bloom into something beautiful, we must grow from a muddied beginning.

Thanks to all who look. Trust me, it's very much appreciated.