Still life, life still

This drawing reminds me that over time, we can choose to look back on the past with gratitude regardless of its faults. What went wrong in the past is just a pathway to new understanding and growth.

The plants in this still life were from my old garden, I didn’t fully appreciate them while I had them, but looking back I am so happy for the time I had there. It was a solace when things weren’t going smoothly, sitting amongst these trees and plants gave me many moments of easier breathing and pulse slowing. Gardens do that well, don’t they?

Here are some close up sections 👇

and without background 👇