“Out of the Office” Series

By Kayla Britt

At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, when uncertainty was at its highest and I was spending all my time at home, I randomly had the desire to paint. Previously, I did not draw or paint well, so the idea was just to do something fun to pass time. However, painting turned out to be something that I both loved and did well. Painting allowed me to breathe, to center myself, and to escape from reality; this triggered feelings of happiness and safety that helped me survive lockdown.

Nearly two years have passed, and I still use painting to nurture my mental health. I began to wonder what other lawyers or law students do for fun, which led to the creation of the NCBA YLD “Out of the Office” Series. This series highlights what lawyers do when they are out of the office. Featured outlets include, but are not limited to, spoken word, gardening, wood burning, playing instruments, and interior design. The series will be a part of our “Wellness Wednesdays” blog releases, much like this one, and we would love to feature you!

There is no limit, within reason, to what your outlet could be, whether it is sports, collections, creative pursuits, blogging, antiquing, etc. If you are interested in being highlighted in this series, please complete this form: https://form.jotform.com/220064277465153.

Three pieces of my artwork are pictured below.