Blood, Sweat and Tears.

We are told that feeling a variety of emotions is apart of life, yet if we show even the slightest inclination towards sadness or depression we are told to "snap out of it" or "get over it." These feelings are normal if felt for a short period.

Using art as an outlet has consistently helped me move passed these negative feelings and thoughts. After the feeling is gone, I have no problems showing the artwork inspired by it; yet other people do. They become uncomfortable and have little to say about the piece.

"Bleeding Out," 11x14, graphite

Above is a drawing from my sketchbook done a few months ago. People will flip through my sketchbook, with my permission, and when they get to that page, they stop. Their demeanor changes and they suddenly have nothing to say. Its a strange phenomenon.

"Inadequacy," 8x10, acrylic and pastels
 

The work shown above was done in the latest bout of depression. I feel no shame displaying this or talking about. Yet it taken me awhile to post this because I was unsure of what to say about it. I did not want to further my pity party but did not want to brush it off like it was no big deal. So this is what you guys get. I hope to become active again on this blog and apologize for my sudden abandonment.

Never let the paint run dry from your brush.

Shannon Evans.

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