Inspired by Hotel Bonsol, Mallorca
gouache on paper, 2025
There are only a few things in the world I love more than waking up in a hotel room by the sea (one of them being breakfast at said hotel by the sea ). A feeling of warmth and excitement starts growing in my chest from the moment I open my eyes and see the sun peeking through the curtains. I fling open the windows and let the morning light dip me in sweet, golden honey, taking in the sight of palm trees and blue seas, knowing that I’ll spend the day glowing with joy and serenity, recharging my soul with the beauty that surrounds me, rediscovering how elastic time really is when no plans have been made in advance.
"RISE AND SHINE!" - this is my motto whenever on holiday.
And I have a feeling that this should be the mantra of Every. Single. Day.
A vitamin shot on an empty stomach, a visual pep talk, a motivation, a reminder that no matter where you're at in your life - whether your feet are in warm, golden sand or your heart has been crushed into a thousand pieces - never forget that YOU are the sun. You will rise and shine - today, tomorrow, soon, again, always.
"RISE AND SHINE!" - this is my motto whenever on holiday.
And I have a feeling that this should be the mantra of Every. Single. Day.
A vitamin shot on an empty stomach, a visual pep talk, a motivation, a reminder that no matter where you're at in your life - whether your feet are in warm, golden sand or your heart has been crushed into a thousand pieces - never forget that YOU are the sun. You will rise and shine - today, tomorrow, soon, again, always.
