Ruby Rapsody

On a day when my mind was a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions, I decided to seek painting inspiration at Leonardslee Gardens. Hoping to find peace amidst its natural beauty, I ventured out with my brushes and watercolours. The serene environment of Leonardslee Gardens became the perfect canvas to translate my inner chaos onto paper.
As I began to paint, the vibrant landscape of Leonardslee Gardens came alive with colours that mirrored the lively disorder within me. The trees, bold and dark, stood as silent sentinels against a backdrop of brilliant reds, pinks, greens, and yellows. These colours were not just random choices; they embodied my thoughts, emotions, and the sensory overload that often accompanies my ADHD.
The interplay between the dark tree trunks and the almost surreal background represented the constant dance between focus and distraction in my mind. The vivid reds and pinks symbolised the passion and creativity that flow through me, while the greens and yellows offered fleeting glimpses of clarity and calm amidst the chaos.
Leonardslee Gardens inspired me with its blend of natural beauty and vibrant energy, echoing my quest to find beauty and order in the midst of mental disarray. Each brushstroke was an attempt to make sense of the whirlwind inside my head, capturing the vibrancy I experience but often struggle to articulate. The forest, with its vivid palette and strong, grounding trees, became a metaphor for my state of mind—full of life, colour, and movement, yet anchored by moments of focus and stability.
Through this painting, I found a moment of peace, a way to express the complexities of living with ADHD. It is an invitation for others to step into my world, to see the beauty in the chaos, and to understand the intensity with which I experience life. This piece, fittingly themed “State of Mind,” tells a story of finding harmony amidst disorder and clarity within the blur, inspired by the captivating beauty of Leonardslee Gardens.