SI #8

I am a very emotional person and I overthink a lot. So many times I've been hurt by things that seem like nothing to other people, and it always feel like care more about people or situations more than they care about me. I know that crying isn't a bad thing but I am a bit embarrassed by how many times I've done it in front of other people. Because of the way that I have grown up, I have a hard time communicating my emotions. Whenever I try to confront people and tell them how I feel, a lump in my throat forms and my eyes start to tear up. 

For this painting I used the transparency of materials such as tracing paper and Mylar to show the vulnerability that I feel when it comes to my emotions. I experimented with Mylar, alcohol markers, and watercolors, but I decided in the end that the piece benefited more without it.