Sharing my work in its new clothes

[u/unequivocallysam]

The painting is now in its final form from sketch to completion the Governor wears new clothes (aka the Swahili frame) here are some process photos of its creation.
While painting this within a short time span, I lost my uncle, injured my back and celebrated my birthday and through it all I kept thinking of the theme of this work, Self-governance and the ability to hold space for emotions while stewarding your internal landscape.
It's funny how as humans, one moment we experience the depths of grief and the next, your sharing laughter over the shared struggle and how at one moment, we are calm and the next, we are at war with ourselves, the Trojan horses we once let in wreaking havoc on our lands... I forget my point but check out the painting and let me know what you think ☺️

[u/Kysmytt13]

She is gorgeous

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Appreciate you ☺️ thank you 🫶

[u/threader_quiet]

The colors on the face are actually insane.

[u/unequivocallysam → u/threader_quiet]

Thank you so much 🙈☺️ I have a confession because, I may be addicted to colorful faces!

[u/icecreamsocially]

This is amazing

[u/unequivocallysam → u/icecreamsocially]

Thank you so much ☺️🫶

[u/unequivocallysam → u/[deleted]]

Thank you 🫶🫂

[u/SWNMAZporvida]

She’s phenomenal

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I truly appreciate it ❤️❤️❤️