"The Discovery of a Forgotten Passion: The Story of a New Artist"

A few months ago, I embarked on an unexpected journey. It was a path I never thought I'd tread, an adventure I never dared to dream of. It all started with a simple suggestion from a loved one: "You should start painting." I laughed it off, convinced that I didn't possess that skill. But still, deep down, there was something calling, something yearning to be recognized.

In my younger years, I was good at drawing. But since high school, I had not paid it any mind. The passion had nestled deep within me, forgotten and neglected. But now, after all these years, it finally awoke from its slumber. But why now? And why so powerfully?

Painting has become an outlet for me, a way to express my emotions and feelings without words. But it's also a delicate dance. When I attempt to paint with logic, with a preconceived plan, the flow halts. But if I follow my feeling, if I surrender to the motion of the brush, something beautiful emerges.

The process of painting has taught me to look at reality differently. It's not just what I see on the canvas, but what I see in it, what it evokes within me. Technically, I might only see strokes of paint, but when I step back, an entirely new world unfolds.

Apparently, I unconsciously paint how I feel. Sometimes my works are dark and somber, other times they are filled with bright, exuberant colors and stormy skies. They are a direct reflection of my inner landscape, a visual interpretation of my soul.

And then there's my fascination with water. Lakes, the sea, even the dreams I have are often soaked with water. As a Scorpio - a true water sign - I feel a strong bond with this element. Water stands for change, for depth, for the subconscious. It is a powerful metaphor for life itself.

On busy days, nothing pleases me more than letting my thoughts drift to the sea, to the peace and tranquility it provides. Just as all rivers eventually flow to the sea, so do my thoughts, my dreams, my inspiration. They find their way to the canvas, where they come to life in the form of paintings.

So, what does all this mean? For me, it means that I've rediscovered a part of myself that has been forgotten for too long. It means that I've found a new way to express myself, to shape my emotions in color and form. It means that I feel more connected to myself, to my own feelings and experiences, than ever before.

It also means that I've learned to trust my intuition, to let go of control and allow the process to unfold as it's meant to. I've found that my best work happens when I allow myself to feel, to get lost in the movement of the brush and the colors unfolding on the canvas.

I don't just paint images, I paint my emotions, my dreams, my inner world. Sometimes that's a stormy sky, sometimes a peaceful sea, but always it's a reflection of what resides within me.

And the water, oh the water... It's a constant in my work, a theme that keeps reappearing. As a Scorpio, I'm deeply connected to this element. The water in my paintings stands for my emotions, my subconscious, my dreams. It's a symbol of my desire to flow, to change, to delve deeper into myself and discover my true self.

At the end of the day, when I look back at my paintings, I see a story unfolding. It's my story, told in color and shape, in light and shadow. It's a story of discovery, of growth, of embracing who I am.

Painting has made me realize that I am more than I thought I was. It has shown me that I have the ability to create, to bring beauty into this world in my own unique way. It has shown me that I, like water, am capable of changing, of growing, of being shaped and reshaped by my experiences.

I've rediscovered myself. I've learned to trust my own inner voice. I've (re)discovered my passion. And I plan to keep painting, to keep discovering, to keep growing. Because this is who I am. This is my path. And I can't wait to see where it leads me.