Original artwork description:

Sitting in my darkest emotions is difficult but the only real way forward. I used to avoid or repress my negative feelings as much as I could, but denying their reality was honestly just a mild form of delusion. The past few years has taught me that pain is an indicator of something that needs my attention, whether it’s physical or emotional. Awareness and acceptance of the pain is the first step, before diving deeper into the roots of it and asking yourself why you feel the way you do. Where is this feeling coming from? What need isn’t being met? All feelings teach you something about yourself and your values and beliefs, which is why allowing yourself to experience them is the path to growth.

Materials used:

gouache

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