The author shares her lifelong artistic journey that intertwined with her love for animals, particularly birds. Her early artistic prowess was evident through her painting of a duck at 5 years old. Winning second place in an art show marked a key validation, but familial caution drifted her away from art. However, leaving her job, gardening, and bird observation reignited her passion for sketching, leading to a new creative chapter revolving around bird sketches and fused glass art.