Recovery from a brain injury was a slow process but thanks to my paintbrush, I climbed seemingly insurmountable mountains. I imagined healing, didn’t give up, and believed, “Why Not!” Music used to help my creativity flow but silence helps me minimize cognitive fatigue so I can handle painting longer. Sometimes I could only paint for 5 or 15 minutes at a time. This is the first painting, since my brain injury, that I painted with music because “Why not!” Celebrating small wins, finding gratitude, and choosing happiness keeps me going — and I hope my art will help others to persevere when they are wondering “Why?” something has happened. Although I’m not fully recovered “yet,” I believe “Why not!” Original watercolor painting has been varnished and mounted on wood. Artwork size: 9.1 x 7.6 inches ADA Image description: A landscape watercolor in the shape of the letter “Y”. The painting depicts 3 mountain peaks with pine trees and a lake in front. The colors are warm, earthy tones of terracotta, rose, plum, with green trees in varying hues. Behind the mountains are blue skies with a warm glowing sunset and small fluffy white clouds.
