My piece Remorseful Self makes use of watercolour on cartridge paper. This portrait was inspired by Del Kathryn Barton’s work. It resembles how my social anxiety caused me to isolate myself from others, become distant and miss out on the joy I crave to experience. It’s about the guilt I feel for unintentionally hurting others and myself because of this struggle. I blended a variety of colours to express how overbearing external contributions can feel.