Worthless

This oil painting represents a time in my life where I didn't value or truly see myself. This inner turmoil manifested itself outward in the form of depression and low self esteem. I found myself crying one evening while in bed, depressed over the relationship I was in at the time as well as my financial struggles. As I sat and contemplated my life, I decided to take a self portrait of myself, tears rolling down my face and all. This photograph became a reference for the work you now see before you. One thing I learned during this experience is the law of impermanence which basically means that nothing is permanent, but all is temporary. When I look at this painting it reminds me of how much I've grown, but also that I should never judge another human because I know what it's like to feel worthless.