During the COVID-19 pandemic, I discovered a new passion for painting and combined it with the nostalgia tied to the cartoons from my childhood. Over the past year, I have produced over 50 paintings that have been sold on Etsy and/or shared with friends and family. Keeping my inner child alive and exploring new methods of artistic expression has not only helped me cope emotionally, mentally and physically throughout this anxiety-ridden pandemic, but has also inspired me to keep challenging myself and become more comfortable with my mistakes along the way.