I Am Norrin-El-Braxton, and my affection for art ignited in me when I was 7. I remember drawing a picture of a firebird that my aunt had, and she praised me a lot for it and brought me some drawing books and sketchbooks to allow me to practice my drawing skills. So I took the opportunity and filled the sketchbook with whatever artistry I had in my mind. In no time, my first coincidental drawing experience turned into an ultimate move of passion. After that, everything just came as a flow, and I enjoyed my involvement with art, canvases, brushes, colors and everything related to it. I was more moved by the thought of dealing with the paintings than I expected and was finding it very easy, which is probably why I never took the act seriously. Then came the turning point when a small amount of recognition changed myh perspective. During my seniorm year Art 2, my teacher put my drawing into the local art show and fortunately, it collected a prize. I felt the doors opening for me, my work got acknowledged by everyone who saw it, and it changed how I observed my talent. This series of felicitous events led me to look for more opportunities to polish my art skills. I went to James Madison University and studied all types of art. I wanted to focus on graphics, but I fell in love with painting and illustration. I also became proficient in Airbrushing clothes and silk screening. It all becomes easy when you do what you love. During my college days, I met my older cousin, Bernard Brooks, a world-renowned Artist with a collection of unique and signature art pieces. I learned about the basics of how to turn my passion for art into a full-grown business. Upon college completion, I began to travel and sell artwork everywhere to collect more acceptance from different people. That was when I decided to launch ‘Painted by Thoughts’, a designated platform for all my exclusive artwork.