Trepidation

Trepidation is a digital painting that explores the complexities of anxiety. An innocent angel, trapped in a chaotic realm, embodies the struggle against overwhelming forces. Their defiant gaze and illuminated form symbolize resilience, while the encroaching darkness and physical manifestations of anxiety highlight the vulnerability inherent in the human experience. The colors are swarming around her, corrupting her innocence and painting over her pure soul. Because of the corruption, her body is breaking apart from the overwhelming stress and fears. As someone who struggles with severe anxiety everyday, this digital painting provides a visual insight to what living with the mental disorder is like.