Chapter 87 The Artistic Breakthrough

• Grace's first opportunity to exhibit her work in public since rediscovering her artistic passion came in May when her art teacher from her recently resumed evening classes mentioned a local gallery looking for submissions for their annual community artist showcase.
• "The gallery accepts submissions from emerging artists who haven't exhibited professionally before," remarked Sandra, the teacher of Grace, "and your botanical watercolours would be perfect for their spring exhibition theme."
• "I've only been painting seriously again for about a year," Grace protested, although her passion was evident despite doubting herself. "I don't know if my work is nice enough for a real gallery."