09/07/2026
2026 has been a year of growth, new beginnings, and quiet transformation.
It has been a season of leaving the past behind, looking forward with hope, and learning to embrace each day as a gift.
I’ve discovered the beauty of slowing down—to notice the little things God has created, to be thankful for His faithfulness, and to find joy in ordinary moments. Those quiet moments have become some of the most meaningful.
Through the loss of my father, my mother, and the murder of my sister, I have experienced the deep longing that comes with saying goodbye. Those seasons changed me in ways I never expected. Yet, by God’s grace, I have found healing, hope, and the courage to keep moving forward.
The longing will always be part of my story, but it no longer defines it. Instead, it has given me a deeper appreciation for life, for love, and for each new day.
Through my art, which has also become part of my healing journey, I have found peace, hope, and restoration. My hope is simply this: to reflect a little of God’s beauty, to encourage others to keep believing, and to inspire hearts to see wonder, hope, and grace in the everyday.
May we never stop growing, never stop creating, and never stop seeing the beauty God places before us each day.
Zanelle
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Also see my new painting
"He restores my soul" on my art page Dancing Brush