
Heart in a Box
12 in. x 12 in. Canvas
Acrylic paint with metallic effects, hand drawn flames, house and chairs finished with acrylic paint and collaged onto background
2022, 2024
“Out in the deep end, always on defense
Yeah, you're scared to let your own eyes see you cry
So what could it hurt to breathe your breath
Scream it out 'til nothing's left
No matter what the voices said, there's better days aheadThere's a box in your heart where you keep your feelings hidden
It's been carefully locked shut
And the house that you call home feels more like a prison
Say you're happier now, but, but I figured you outI know you swore to tell the truth but the truth is hiding
And every smile that you sell, baby, I'm not buying
The only way you feel alive is when you feel like dying
And you won't look me in the eyes 'cause you know you're lying”


Listen and Get Inspired!
Music and my personal brand of art will always be deeply intertwined. While I create, there is almost always a song or a lyric that inspired the feeling, that in turn inspires my art. This piece was inspired by lyrics from the song Heart in a Box by The Maine and RENforshort.
Check out the song that started it all and support the artist who helped me create mine (by giving their music a listen)!