Artist Statement:
 
My last project was mentally challenging & emotionally draining. There were a lot of things that I was going through at the time. A lot of emotions I was processing since the passing of my mom. Yes, it’s been 13 years, but I’ve never really had a chance to slow down and deal with those emotions because I was constantly doing-doing-doing. I hadn’t given myself a break to face some of the things I was running from. 
I wanted to do something a little more simpler to get back into a flow state with my art. This is something that I sketched 3-4 years ago while going through a lot of failed relationships. I couldn’t figure out why people weren’t choosing me back and love always seemed to be conditional. That realization is one of the most painful things that I can’t even put into words. It taught me to choose myself in the face of disrespect and an unwillingness to love me without conditions. 
 
It’s about guarding your heart and walking away from people places and things that don’t value what you bring to the table. Even if it’s a short side quest. Sometimes the best thing you can do is step away from things that are holding you back in life. People often don’t see your value until you step away. Not to teach them a lesson, but to honor yourself when your intuition is screaming that people are gossiping & bad mouthing about you in one of your lowest states in life. That’s not love. That’s love with conditions.
 
This is called "Above all else, guard your heart" 🐍🫀⚔️🔥
 
 
Several hours were invested into this piece.
 
A satin finish was used to protect this piece.
 
Canvas Size: 16" x 20"
 
This original painting comes with a signed certificate of authenticity by the artist.