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I'M FINE (Auction Closed)

I'M FINE (Auction Closed)

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About "I'M FINE"

AUCTION IS CLOSED.

I’M FINE” is a picture worth a thousand words - literally. The journaling tells a story of difficult seasons in my past, where I wrestled immensely with my identity, mental health, and depression. During that time, I would always say "I'm fine" and wear a smile as a facade, when in reality I was anything but fine. However, in the darkest of valleys I found hope and experienced healing through faith and embracing vulnerability. I believe that everyone can relate to experiencing these feelings at some point in their life. I hope this piece will encourage you and remind you that you are loved, you are not alone and it's ok to not be ok.

Artwork Details

Coloured pencil and pen on archival museum board.

Framed in a custom black frame with museum plexiglass.

Dimensions

Drawing only: 32" x 32" (81.3 x 81.3 cm)

With frame: 33.1" x 33.1" (84 x 84 cm)

Please note: Colours may appear slightly different on screen vs. in person.

Shipping & Returns

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Please allow up to 3 weeks for the piece to be prepared for shipment.

The artwork will be custom crated and shipped tracked and insured.

For international deliveries, please note that additional taxes or duties may be held by destinations outside of Canada, and therefore are the responsibility of the buyer.

Due to the nature of the artwork, purchases are final sale.

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The Journey of "I'M FINE"

1. Conception

March 2023

When brainstorming concepts for a new drawing, I really wanted to create a piece that would visually reflect my personal experiences from a difficult time and encourage others. Thinking of how how deflated I felt during that time and always putting on a smile as a facade, the idea for "I'M FINE" hit me.

I had to get this exact vision down on paper before I forgot, so I immediately sat down and created the concept sketch!

2. Drawing

July 2023

Drawing this piece was an adventure over the next few months. As one of my largest pieces to date, it took over 100 hours to complete.

In many ways, "I'M FINE" was the catalyst for my art journey. During a season in which I was navigating crossroads, this piece brought me clarity and direction.

3. Contemplation

November 2023

Although I initially envisioned this piece to have a white background, I had a persistent feeling that something was missing while drawing. It felt too perfect and put-together, which was the exact opposite of what I wanted to portray.

The idea of writing in the background started to emerge, but I was very hesitant in fear of "ruining" the drawing.

So I did a little test strip on a separate piece of paper to envision what it could look like completely covered in words.

4. Decision

November 2023

After much contemplation, journaling felt like the right move; so trusting my gut I grabbed my pen, took to the paper, and didn’t look back.

It turned out to be one of the best artistic decisions I ever made.

There is beauty and realness in imperfection and this drawing taught me to embrace it - in both my art practice and in life.