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7.5″ x 10.5″
How we see ourselves is always fascinating. We are not always totally aware of how we present ourselves in this world. Some of us have more self-awareness than others and the journey to getting to know our intricacies is precious. Just when I think I know me, someone will hold up a mirror (not a real one) and enlighten me about how my actions really come across. Rather then tell them they are wrong, I try my best to really think about what they see, and sit with it.
This next piece is called “Me and My Thoughts” and it is all about how I see myself. It is a self portrait done in the style of Surrealism. While I love Naturalism and I enjoy drawing portraits so that the nose, eyes, dimples and physical attributes match a persons photograph, I really enjoy making a portrait with elements morphing into one another to create a fluid narrative about that person. There are some simple things such as my hair changing into waves, my eye is in the shape of dolphin while my eyebrow is also the bubbles from the exhale of the dolphin. Everything in here, means something to me. It is like a visual growth journal.
There are many references in here about transformation such as the bee that wants to be a butterfly. I won’t give away all of the imagery, but I do hope you feel inspired to think about yourself and what your “Surrealistic Selfie” might look like.
The songs I listened to while creating this piece were “Bittersweet Symphony” by The Verve as well as “Dandelion’s” by Ruth B. I hope you enjoy getting lost searching for symbols and images within this piece.
Description of Soul Searching Series:
All 4 pieces were completed in 2022 and they are depicting my journey in a visual format. Some people journal, some people meditate, and for my mental health and well-being I like to draw in order to express my thoughts and feelings. While these pieces are quite unique to me, my hope is that you can take what you see and make it yours.
I hope you create your own meanings and draw your own conclusions. Perhaps you will see images or details that may resonate with you, despite these being my own personal reflections of 2022.
Pricing:
Soul Searching Prints
$49.99 for 1
*The original has been sold.
Contact shannon@millestudios.com for bulk pricing on purchasing the entire series.
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