The pandemic brought all kinds of changes to our lives. While some of those changes were easier to assimilate than others, I found my stress and anxiety levels spike more frequently in this past year and a half. Maybe that's what inspired me to paint this portrait of my niece, her eyes closed, face glowing, serene, and peaceful. A gentle reminder to all of us to pause for a moment, breathe in deep, and find peace and light within ourselves. This painting is also a study in color theory. Her face is aglow in yellow light, while the shadows are tinted purple, yellow's complementary color. The pink atmosphere harmonizes the entirety of the painting.