One thing my hiatus has taught me is to not take myself so seriously. I used to be so hard on myself, so critical. Now it’s all just for fun 🦋 Prioritizing joy >>>
#underpainting
Lost my spark, wasn’t feeling creative at all. Felt drained, uninspired and downright over it. Took a break, moved all my stuff out of the Chinatown studio and back home. Thought everything was garbage at one point. And then today I felt the spark. I picked up the paint and felt joy again. I think it’s true what they say - the old parts of ourself have to die in order for new parts of ourself to be born.
Sometimes I have to pause and remind myself to take everything in. This piece was about finding a way to love myself and releasing the shame that I’ve carried over the years. To create a path where I could be proud of who I’ve become and embrace the journey that has molded me. When people are constantly trying to knock you down, remembering to lift yourself up is vital. We are our own greatest allies and we must be our knights in shining armor. 🖤
On display at the Downtown Art Center through July 20, 2024.
