18" (L) x 16" (W) 

 Oil paint on canvas

 September 2023 

 This painting is the beginning of a series that challenges the idea that women's worth to society is determined by their beauty and natural things such as aging and skin conditions. This is a self-portrait oil painting. I painted myself at the height of my struggle with cystic acne, the ugliest I have ever felt. But that was a feeling, and it was created by the unattainable beauty standards of our society. I hope other humans will see this painting and realize that their skin is beautiful, even if it is filled with acne. Acne is a physical expression of becoming an adult and an indicator of the mental energy spent on something you care about. Why do caring and changing have to be classified as undesirable? This is the change I strive to advocate for, a change in how the world views natural parts of life.

10.5" (L) x 10.5" (W)
Oil paint on canvas
February 2023

This is a portrait of a woman who has lived an outdoor life on the west coast. Her skin tells the story of her life.

X (L) x Y (W)
Oil paint on canvas
December 2023
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