"The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence." - Blake Lively

Self-confidence is one of me core values. Some time back I decided to create some paintings that speak of my core values. This required a lot of thinking and problem-solving. Core values are not concrete objects like a tree of flower or something tangible that I could draw or paint. How do you portray self-confidence? It is not a concrete object. Instead it is an intangible virtue that a human being possesses. After much thinking, I figured out how does my self-confidence make me feel? What kind of strength and resole does it give me? Hence, came the image of a lion representing self-confidence.

To me, believing in yourself is the first step to accomplishing anything in life. Life is not easy for the best of us. In fact, when we read or view the success stories of celebrities or famous people who have reached the pinnacle of success, we seldom know about the failures, setbacks or struggles they have endured.

I believe, if we awaken the lion of self-confidence within our hearts, it will give us the much needed courage to keep going.

"Your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude." - Michelle Obama

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