"I will not compare other beauty to mine."

I wouldn't really call myself a "huge Paramore fan," but for someone who has been following up on them since my freshman year of 2007, Hayley's solo album Petals for Armor was released today!

I've listened to most of the songs, and so far I like what I hear—but it is very deep and very personal as it talks about her depression and her divorce. If you've liked Paramore's latest album, After Laughter, you can vibe out to this album as they share some similar music vibes, but you can also get a sense of her own style she's put into it.

One of my personal favorites is "Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris," which inspired me to finally do some flower studies. They're still pretty rough, but I love the meaning of how we all grow together but differently, displaying our own kind of beauty.

 

 

(Fun fact: the purple flower was grown from my mom's garden)

Flower Stub

So I was going to finish outlining this sketch that a put aside in my sketchbook, only to see that I already finished it and it only needed to be scanned lol.

I can’t remember when I actually sketched this out, maybe 2015? Anyways, it’s been a character concept I’ve had in mind lately and I would like to start drawing her more often. I was inspired by a quote from Shane Koyczan:

“I sit before flowers


hoping they will train me in the art


of opening up”

lilies for Kayra

Before the day is over, just wanted to post a little something I made for my friend for her birthday gift! Though this is the first time I've painted on a canvas, first time painting flowers, and first time (with an attempt) writing in a script-looking font, I guess it turned out okay? Inspired by the struggles in college, the verse I wrote is Matthew 6:33, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." I painted lilies, which was also inspired by that passage (Matthew 6:28). Happy 19th Birthday, Kayra! College is hard, but is good because it gives us sweeter fellowship with Jesus!