(Acrylic and Charcoal on 2 by 3ft canvas)

with all curiosity we observe him, grasping at his burning pain, rewarded with an awakening of his own soul.”

i wanted to create alot of pain and intensity, in terms of feel, gaze and overall aesthetic. the flames were particularly challenging to paint, given that i am not comfortable with colors. one thing i did love was how each detail stood on its own to tell a different story.