New Times, New Vibes

October 30, 2015

It has been awhile since my last post so I thought I would update!  A lot has changed since my college days and I have definitely molded into a woman that is ready for the next step in her career... 

I am currently in transition and moving from the only home city I've know, NoVa (Northern Virginia) to the artsy city Pittsburgh, PA.  The first time I visited Pittsburgh was this year and I fell in looooveee.

I fell in love with the cobblestones, painted walls, and the quaint feel of this city.  The photo I took (above) is a good representation of the initial vibes I received from Pittsburgh.  It is much different than the hustle-bustle, never sleep city of Washington, DC.  I love how you can be driving through the countryside one moment and in the heart of the city the next!  The culture is different, the people are different (and nicer!) and everything just seemed so easy to "fit in".  I will be a permanent resident beginning this November and I am excited to explore every greek place, art museum, and artsy fartsy bar.    

Not too long ago I decided to break out my paint and brushes to paint this photo.  I had this craving to get creative.  I have been drawing since I could pick up a writing utensil so this feeling had been aching inside me to get out.  I painted this photo because of it's architectural design, the colors, and the feeling of "city-life on a Sunday".  It's darkness is appealing to me and the lines are great.  It was a little challenging, not having painted, let alone drawn, in 3 years but it was so therapeutic.  I will definitely be doing it again soon!

Here you go!