28/05/2026
Task 14
Painting has always been more than just a hobby for me. It is my escape, my peace, my way of breathing when life becomes too loud. It is my yoga, my therapy, my little world where I reconnect with myself. And lately, life has left very little space for it.
That’s why I also want to thank Simona for creating these challenges. Because for one month, they remind people like me why we fell in love with face painting in the first place.
The sacrifices I made for this challenge?
Most of my paintings were done late at night, after work, after spending time with my kids, after everything else that life asks from me every single day. That’s why sometimes I posted at the very last minute. Not because I didn’t care enough, but because I cared so much that I refused to give up, even when I was exhausted.
There were endless hours of sketching, repainting, doubting myself, starting over, trying to make every design better than the previous one. And somewhere in the middle of all this, my husband patiently stood beside me through it all. So today I need to thank him more than anyone, because without his patience, understanding and support, I couldn’t continue doing what I love.
Why do I want to win this challenge?
Truthfully… I did not join this challenge to win the prize.
After seeing the creations of the other artists, all I can honestly say is that I still have so much to learn, so much to practice and so much growing left to do. This is my third year participating, and just like the previous years, I joined for practice, for growth, for pushing myself a little further than before.
Every year I improve a little more.
Every challenge teaches me something new.
And maybe one day… one beautiful day… I will be good enough to stand on that podium too.
Right now, first place still feels like a very distant dream. And honestly, I already know who I will vote for because she truly amazed me beyond words. Her talent is incredible and deeply inspiring!
But even if I don’t win, I am proud that I showed up again this year. Proud that I kept creating even when I was tired. Proud that I didn’t stop.
What has this challenge taught me?
This challenge also taught me to be kinder to myself. To stop looking only at what I cannot do yet and start seeing how far I’ve already come. With every challenge I participate in, I become a little better, a little braver and a little more confident in my art.
And for that, I am grateful.
Grateful for every artist here.
Grateful for every kind word.
Grateful for every lesson.
And once again… grateful to you, Simona, for creating a space where we can all grow together.
