Laetitia
Laetitia by Raven Willow Riley | Acrylic on Canvas
Play doesn't come naturally to me. Fun is something that seems foreign under the weight of responsibility, but this painting — this painting was my immersion in joy. I allowed myself to paint this with my kids, not worrying if it was perfect, just focusing on being present and joyful with my little ones. That's why it's my favorite painting to date. For the first time since I can remember, the only thing that mattered was happiness and peace.
Raven Willow Riley, a proud card-carrying member of the introverted recluse club, is a writer, poet, and (novice) artist. Co-founder of Helia Lit, she writes from the inside out — pulling freedom, autonomy, and expression from the shadows and handing them back to the people who need them most. Soft in a world that mistakes gentleness for weakness, Raven believes healing is its own kind of rebellion.
