Metamorphosis

Most of the time when I am working on a new painting its themes and focus have an extreme and very literal effect on my entire being. "Metamorphosis" is no different and honestly might be the best example of said effects on me as a person. Around the time I was working on the piece (for 6 months!!) I was going through some outrageous feelings and transformations. Towards the end of completing this piece I felt so totally defeated and jaded by the supposed "visionary" art community that I almost quit painting for good. At the very least it showed me that I dont have to impress anyone and that doing that as a major focus for my art was actually a huge detriment to my workflow and my freedom as an artist. I took the photos of this piece, posted a handful of them online and moved on; almost feeling bitter towards an inanimate object for almost a year.