It’s not a secret that strawberries have become a bit of an obsession for me within the last few years. After drawing them over and over again, I’ve realized that each time I do so, it feels similar to a self-portrait. As much as I’ve been embracing healthy aggression and feeling connected to the rage I carry, I understand that at my core, I am gentle & sensitive. Soft & squishy inside. Throughout my childhood, I’ve unfortunately had core adults & people who were supposed provide safety and care, fail me. It’s been rough as a young adult now, to figure out how to heal and provide that care for myself.

I’ve been feeling really grateful and proud of the growth progress I’ve had within myself & my art in recent years. Something enlightening I’ve realized this year is how much unseen internal work eventually illuminates outwardly into creative expression. The small changes within really do add up, little by little…until they eventually burst out of you, demanding to live and be seen. ♥️