Starting Block red ribbon Part of the artist’s ongoing

Part of the artist’s ongoing |Contained| series

'Zed Defense'

'I Like Pretty Things' gift card set

Acrylic & oil on wood

Shown here paired with another mini painting called Keeping Score

Starting Block red ribbon Part of the artist’s ongoingA contemplative woman dressed in soft pink tones captures a moment of serene introspection. She is called Starting Block, like those used by sprinters to provide stability and support before takeoff. The stance that a runner takes when using a starting block can sometimes look awkward, not unlike this composition. But once that first step is taken, everything changes. Momentum builds, confidence grows, and what once felt uncomfortable becomes