Wounded

Artist Statement: My painting, Wounded, is somewhat dear to me as it is based off a close friend of mine. While the girl’s expression is relatively calm, the arrows suggest she is going through a great deal of pain. I chose this opposing juxtaposition to represent how many who suffer with depression, grief, or anxiety are able to show a calm and collected front. I shot my own reference photo and used a mixture of watercolor and ink to bring my piece together as a coherent whole.