Scent of my childhood

Acrylic & Watercolor on Paper – 8×10″
Original created in 2018

Scent of My Childhood is a deeply personal piece that reflects the quiet joy and freedom of childhood spent in nature. As an adult, revisiting those memories becomes a way to reconnect with the pure, uninhibited spirit of youth—a time when the world felt open, magical, and full of possibility.

Through soft brushstrokes and blended layers of acrylic and watercolor, this painting captures the emotional essence of those moments: the scent of the earth after rain, the feeling of sunlight through trees, and the peace that only nature can bring. Being outdoors had a powerful role in shaping my childhood, and as I return to those spaces now, I find healing, clarity, and pieces of my younger self waiting to be remembered.

Nature has a way of touching the human soul and reminding us to slow down, breathe deeply, and embrace the present. This piece is both a tribute and a journey, it’s a reminder that even as we grow older, the child within us is never truly lost.