Author: Emma_N

Original Art.  Visual Concepts.

The Myth, the Fairy-tale, My Reality

I often struggle with painting, despite having a deep desire to do so. As I began working on this piece of artwork, I felt increasingly drawn to the myth of Medusa. This connection deepened after recent counseling sessions, where I was encouraged to reflect on my childhood and examine the roots of my self-esteem issues…
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Was Beauty the Curse?

Medusa’s myth is often seen as the story of a monstrous figure slain by a heroic Perseus, but to me, it feels like a tragic tale of a woman who was never truly accepted by society. Born beautiful, Medusa faced jealousy from other women and lust from men who sought her only for her beauty.…
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Medusa

I’m currently working in a bar to support myself while navigating university as a mature student. Recently, I was chatting with a customer named Kevin who took an interest in my art. During our conversation, I shared my website with him, and he expressed a desire to purchase a print of one of my paintings.…
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