"The Awakening of the Self"
24 x 18 inches / oil on canvas / 2016
The first part of "The Awakening Series," which is a 7-painting series depicting the steps taken to reach enlightenment. The first step is to awaken unto one's own power, one's value and the idea that we are only limited to the extent in which we limit ourselves. Once we attain this knowledge and bring it into our daily self-talk, actions and practices can we begin a path of enlightenment, understanding and total connection.
For me, this painting was a test of how far I could take a painting. I put 120 hours of work into this piece to see how detailed, and deep I could take it. This piece was the first of its kind, and the first true piece of my style.
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