This painting represents a season of becoming that couldn’t be rushed. Before there was anything visible, there was grounding—time spent steadying, waiting, and learning to trust the process beneath the surface.
The waterlily opens only when its roots are strong enough to hold it. That truth mirrors my own experience. This work isn’t about arrival; it’s about what made arrival possible.
Root to Rise honors patience, resilience, and the quiet strength it takes to wait until you’re ready—rather than blooming on someone else’s timeline.
