Tub Talks is a mixed media painting of two individuals conversing in a bathroom. This painting represents a significant and memorable conversation and relationship, depicting the closeness between two people and evoking the feelings that come with growing up. Inspired by the illustrative brushwork of Alice Neel and the intimate spaces of Monica Hernandez’ work, Tub Talks is reminiscent of childlike sentiment and the experience of navigating emotions that are ubiquitous in young adult lives. By painting scenes such as this one, I hope to freeze these special fleeting moments and showcase a feeling that is a universal experience.