My Journey with Painting: Finding Myself in Color
In this life, we all seek a way to express ourselves. Some use words, some use music, and I chose painting.
As a supplier of art supplies and stationery, many assume I'm just running a business. But in truth, painting and art materials have become an indispensable part of my life. It's not merely a job—it's a form of healing, a constant companion, and a place where my soul finds peace.
When I first watched the documentary Jim Carrey: I Need Color, I was practically holding my breath throughout. Jim Carrey, a globally renowned comedian, found an emotional outlet through painting beyond his comedic performances. His artwork bursts with explosive color, emotion, and energy. In that moment, I suddenly realized that painting isn't just a professional skill for artists—it's also a way for ordinary people to converse with the world.
And that's precisely how I entered the world of painting and Animisttoy stationery.
From Spectator to Participant: My Journey into Painting
Many people ask me: When did you first develop a passion for painting?
To be honest, I didn't receive formal art training as a child. Like most kids, I'd grab crayons and scribble on walls, never imagining it would become my career and life's calling.
What truly reignited my passion for painting was a low point in my adult life. Back then, my existence felt suffocating—work and relationships weighed me down. I often felt trapped by emotions with nowhere to go, like a knot in my chest that demanded release.
Until one day, I casually picked up a paintbrush and began scribbling on a blank sheet of paper. The moment color began flowing across the surface, I suddenly felt a long-lost sense of freedom. No one demanded I paint well, no one graded my work. It was a moment entirely my own.
Just as Jim Carrey said in that documentary: “I need color.”
It turns out color truly can be healing.
Painting is a dialogue with the soul.
As I gradually immersed myself in painting, I discovered that every stroke and every brushstroke is, in fact, a conversation with my inner self.
When I feel restless, I choose bold, intense colors like red and orange to cover large areas, releasing the pent-up emotions within.
When I am calm, I use blues and greens, slowly building layers, as if floating on a lake.
Painting doesn't demand a “perfect” outcome; it's more about the process. Like writing a diary, only the words are replaced with colors.
I've created abstract pieces with no discernible forms—they may not be conventionally beautiful, yet they authentically capture my emotions.
This taught me that painting isn't about pleasing others, but about finding my own peace.
I suppose this is one reason I fell in love with painting:
It needs no validation from anyone; it is proof of existence in itself.
Why I Chose the Path of Art Supply Provision
After falling in love with painting, I began frequently engaging with various art tools. Colored pencils, watercolors, acrylics, oil pastels, sketchbooks, canvases... Each tool felt like a unique key, unlocking different avenues of expression for me.
Yet I also noticed that many aspiring artists face a practical hurdle—struggling to find suitable supplies or unsure which tools to choose. For beginners especially, the overwhelming array of products on the market, with their inconsistent prices and quality, often proves daunting.
Gradually, an idea took root: What if I could bring these reliable, affordable, high-quality art supplies to more people? Couldn't they, too, discover the healing power of color, just as I had?
Thus, I embarked on the path of supplying art materials and Animisttoy stationery.
For me, this is more than just a business—it feels like a mission.
By providing art supplies and stationery, I hope to bring more people closer to painting—to experience the wonderful feeling of conversing with oneself through color.
Why I Love Art Supplies
Some people think art supplies are just “tools”—nothing worth loving. But to me, every brush and sketchbook holds infinite possibilities. These supplies feel more like old friends, accompanying me and watching me grow step by step. I cherish this companionship deeply.
- They are keys to freedom
You never know what a single stroke of a pen or dab of paint will create on paper. Every mark is a fresh exploration. Art supplies grant me boundless freedom—they encourage me to experiment and embrace imperfection.
2. They Are Comfort for the Soul
When you pick up a colored pencil and slowly sketch on paper, that focus lets you momentarily forget external pressures. Holding art supplies feels like having an extra friend who comforts and understands you.
3. They are bridges between people
I've seen many customers' eyes sparkle while selecting art supplies. They share their creations with me or explain why they love certain paints. In those moments, I realize art supplies aren't just objects—they're mediums for connection, bringing different people together.
How Painting Transformed My Life
Painting has not only altered my state of mind but also reshaped my approach to life.
In the past, I constantly pursued efficiency and results, believing everything must be meaningful and valuable. Yet painting taught me to appreciate the process, to embrace uncertainty and the uncontrollable.
I've also come to realize that everyone needs an outlet. Some find it through exercise, others through travel—I discovered mine: painting.
It gives me solace when I'm down, expression when I'm joyful, and guidance when I'm lost.
Most importantly, painting has taught me to face myself with sincerity.
Whether through my own creations or by providing art supplies to others, I continually reaffirm: the existence of color is humanity's most authentic witness to emotion.
To Everyone Who Wants to Try Drawing
If you've ever felt weighed down by life's pressures, if you often find words hard to express, then I sincerely hope you'll give drawing a try.
You don't need to be a professional artist, nor do you need to strive for “realism.” Simply picking up a brush and leaving traces of color on paper is already a form of expression.
You may discover that painting is far more liberating than you imagined.
You might be surprised by how much comfort color can bring.And I, too, am willing to accompany you on this journey with every brush, canvas, and Animisttoy stationery product I provide.
Conclusion
To make the most of this brief life, we must spend our time on what is beautiful and worthwhile.
The documentary Jim Carrey: I Need Color taught me one thing:
Art is not the privilege of a select few—it is in our very nature. We may not all need to be painters, but we all need color.
As a supplier of art supplies and Animisttoy stationery, I never see myself merely as a seller of products. I am more like a messenger, conveying the possibilities and healing power of painting to more people.
And this is precisely why I have persisted to this day.
Painting allowed me to encounter my authentic self, while art supplies helped me connect with countless others.This is my connection with painting—and the reason I have fallen deeply in love with Animisttoy stationery.
