Hope, Self Portrait

18” x 24”, mixed media on medium grain art paper

Float framed in a gold frame with a white mat

Hope is the second piece in my ongoing Self Portrait series, where I turn inward and explore the evolving nature of identity through mixed media. Rather than aiming for a literal likeness, this series allows me to peel back emotional layers, revealing different aspects of the self—fluid, complex, and ever-changing.

This piece centers on the quiet resilience of hope. Using an intuitive blend of acrylics, charcoal, spray paint, and textured marks, I navigate the internal landscape without expectation, allowing the portrait to emerge from feeling rather than form. The medium grain paper absorbs each layer with raw honesty, creating a surface rich with emotional depth.

Beautifully float-framed in gold with a crisp white mat, Hope is both grounded and elevated—honoring the delicate tension between vulnerability and strength. It’s a visual reminder that even in uncertainty, something steady and luminous persists within.