Grief measuring 12" x 14", is created with gouache. This piece features a figure reclining on a couch wrapped in blue fabric and a maroon blanket. Long hair cascades down the figure's form, surrounded by a backdrop of warm yellow scattered with red-orange stylized flowers.

This artwork speaks to the universal experience of grief, a state that leaves us exposed and vulnerable. In creating Grief, I wanted to capture a moment of quiet introspection—a space where the essence of stillness and harmony coexists with deep emotions.

The composition conveys calm, using a seamless blend of colors and shapes to foster a sense of relaxation. The warm hues and floral details in the background lend an inviting and comforting atmosphere, balancing the underlying theme of loss.

The process of creating Grief was straightforward yet profound. There were no grand techniques or complex layers, just a focus on finding beauty in simplicity and expressing an emotion that we all inevitably share.

In this piece, the reclining figure acts as a symbol of surrender to one's emotions. Grief is an ode to the moments where we pause, reflect, and allow ourselves to feel deeply—a gentle reminder of our own humanity and resilience.