This piece is a part of my sustained investigation that follows themes of mundanity and repetitiveness. Throughout my portfolio, I focused on capturing the quiet beauty I see in dull, unsuspecting moments. My first few pieces were truly mundane, including one of a sleepy figure brushing their teeth and one where someone was quietly reading a book. In a later work, I painted a little girl climbing a huge fallen tree. To the average person, this would be out of the ordinary, adventurous, and fun, but to a young kid, it’s just another day. As the year progressed, I wanted the artwork's subject to incorporate ordinary and daily moments that perhaps not everyone would see as boring.

Throughout the making of my AP Art and Design Portfolio, my teacher, Ms. Wilson, was a big supporter. She pushed me to think independently and make my own ideas, but always helped me when needed. As a younger kid, creating art was my favorite activity, but as I grew older, perfectionism and anxiety made art seem more overwhelming than fun. Having Ms. Wilson as a teacher shaped me as an artist and inspired me to regain confidence in my art.