This was actually the first time since my art lessons as a kid that I did a painting. At that time I didn't quite like it and was usually disappointed with my final pieces. So I grew up with some kind of rejection and a this-isn't-for-me feeling.
But from time to time, there was a moment where I was like I had to try it again some day. And that day came. What a better occasion than a birthday? And for two friends. As you can guess the pressure was quite high. I could only have one shot at it...