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16x12” acrylic on canvas. I don’t think I’ll be hanging this up anywhere, it’s too sad.
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I’m currently on the toilet in that exact position. Welp, you captured it I’d say.
Bruh 🤣
Edit:
There are too many replies for me to get to now. I want to say thank you for all the words of encouragement. I am also sorry for everyone who knows this feeling too.
This post makes me feel good about my pursuit of making art/ music if I’m really able to connect with y’all like this. So I’ll keep trying
Shit happens, I guess...
I'm currently in that exact position but similar to the painting, am shitting straight into my sink. It's a depression thing...iykyk
Bridesmaids
Every morning before work I will sit on the throne for 30 minutes like that .
My first thought was when you are taking a long shit and then notice the battery is at 3%
Lmao same!! Was just going to say that 😂😂
Depression is a motherfucker. You should be immensely proud of your ability to channel such a debilitating thing into amazing art. I’d def hang it to remind yourself of your resilience! Hang in there, friend.
Thank you for the kind words. I’ll get thru it
You don’t make that statement unless you know. I know you know.
2nd this
Squared.
Well said.
Nice. Hang that puppy up.
Thank you thank you
painting is a great way to express your feelings both good and bad. I hope this helps and you feel better. Keep paining your inner self its a good way to face issues.
Yeah I’ve really dropped off in terms of productivity during this time. I haven’t practiced guitar at all, haven’t made any music, and haven’t painted anything. So when I had a little motivation to make something I jumped on the idea.
I’m hoping I get out of the funk soon too. Thank you
Internet hugs 🤗
hugs. write a song paint a picture. keep trying. more internet hugs
Great work, I feel your pain.. do another when you’re feeling better.
Haha I’ll have to make a stick man series of my emotions. Thank you!
Hey stick men are people too! 😂 I garden when I’m depressed and feel like there’s no way.. maybe the soil helps heal.. we find what we need to get through..
this would be such a cool idea.
That is a great idea, that might help u get out of this situation. Becoming a workaholic after the death of my mom helped me a lot. I was a busy bee and it help with those awful self destructive thoughts.
Now i need help with the workaholic part but that is silly compared to depression.
You definitely captured it. Have you always painted? That painting is really good! I agree that you should paint another when you feel better. I hope you feel well soon!!
I started painting in February of 2023. I’ll see if I come up with something next. Thank you!
the blues. looks cool.
I’m so sorry. Your painting is beautiful! Thank you for sharing it with us.
This is a great painting. It truly captures depression. Alone sitting on a chair like you are the only one trapped in this darkness . Just remember this to shall pass. You are not alone. Hang in there my friend.
❤️❤️❤️ hangin! 🫡
Oh, I love this. Feeling it. Hope you're doing alright.
Thank you. I’m pushing thru it. I’ll live
i feel you! same here. do a couple more like that? i dig. or do you already paint like that a lot.
I mean I haven’t made anything like this before but I have most of paintings posted on my profile if you wanted to look at them
This has inspired me to paint for the arvo. Thank you
What is the arvo? But I’m glad I could give some inspiration
Afternoon:) no worries. Your painting is beautiful by the way.
This is really powerful
My friend said the same thing when I sent it to him. Thank you.
Very expressive. I'm sorry you are depressed, though.
It’s all good I will get through it. Thank you!
I soooo like this, it is really very evocative of how depression looks and feels
I love the color and texture so much you should be proud of yourself that even though you are depressed you’re still able to create something this amazing
Thank you. I’ve been told to give myself some credit and stop being hard on myself by a lot of people now, including you! So I should probably try it out
Exactly, don’t be afraid to express yourself just be who you are
I hope you feel better . Keep glowing love ❤️
Thank you!!!
You painted yourself full of light. That is hope for me. Beautiful
You've not shown your colors. You have many the world has yet to see they don't always need to be pretty. xoxo... Ty for sharing your expressions of you. ❤️🔥
Your art is extremely moving.. I hope you can hang this somewhere and be proud to share something so deep <3 never stop painting
Thank you. I definitely won’t stop painting. My goal is to have all my walls and the ceiling covered in art at my place lol
Great piece.
I painted something really dark while depressed after my friend lost his battle to cancer. It was a small piece, maybe 8x11 or something like that. I posted it on FB and someone bought it for $50.
Hope you start feeling better and do more painting.
love it ❤️
I can feel every brush stroke. It's beautiful.
This painting definitely captures my depression as well
I’m sorry you know the feeling (or lack of feelings) too.
🫂 thank you
Hang that up and hang in there ❤️
This is fucking beautiful.
❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful. I love it. No notes.
Eat some mushrooms friend!
caught under the crash of the wave... You'll break the surface again
It's like a tsunami at your back until you come clean
Sublime! Great job focusing your feelings into a productive and creative outlet.
The painting is arresting and feels infused with emotion.
Very good
i feel for you my friend, everything will be all right, hang it where you can see it to remind you what you can do even with how you feel, it should help
I love this!
I see positivity in this art, colours that are hopeful.
I feel like this guy should go on an adventure
Very good, it definitely reads the emotions. I feel your pain , battle with it daily. I do think art is a good way to cope and express our feelings. I’m a fan , keep going my friend
Beautiful way to express yourself.
Throw a price tag on it, I guarantee there is an Emo kid just waiting for something like this.
Hope you feel better, depression is a helluva time.. keep painting!
Lmao wanna buy it? 🤣 but thank you I will definitely keep posting my stuff here
I would but I don't need the help lol I should be hanging up happy things. Colourful. 🩵💙💜🩷
As someone who has experienced depression, I can say that picture captures it really well. I hope you feel better soon.
It .. speaks to me
Take your meds bro
damn. Great work. I can relate a lot with this feeling. You captured it so well
honestly if i could have i would have brought it and hanged it up as the main piece at my home . depression is one of the realest things , and it matters. kudos on the drawing , and if you want to talk, my dms are always open . you aint alone
I hear ya
I dig this style of painting it looks great! Hope you'll feel better soon, stay safe. ❤️
Nice, almost like broken glass of a mirror. Interesting.... one day at a time my friend. Go easy and keep painting
Get better soon my friend 🤗💫
Thanks for sharing this, friend. It’s a telling work.
And thank all you other friends for being so lovely.
For what it’s worth, I really like your username.
Nice work. Hang in there. I know how u feel