Plant Life Artist Sumi Jones | Coming Out

This painting is about having the courage to be yourself, authentically and without apology. I painted this while I was in the process of finding the willingness to be myself. If my desire was to give the world my very best, I had to be willing to show my vulnerable side, and all parts of what makes me human. While we all present what we feel is the “acceptable” part of ourselves, it’s not until we actually share the deepest part of who we are, that true magic actually happens. This painting represents the beginning of this journey, with all the questioning, doubt and insecurity that comes with it. And ultimately, the safety I felt while going through the process.

When I started this painting, I had no idea it represented my journey of self-growth. But as it evolved, I came to realize it was an exact mirror of the process I was going through.

I love working in oils. As each layer is applied the painting becomes richer and more depth appears. Painting for me is a challenge, or struggle in trying to mix just the right color, the correct temperature, and to show the appropriate values. As I work with the layers, I gain a greater understanding of the object I’m painting. It’s similar to building a relationship. Every time I come back and try to improve a part of the painting, I’m pushed to examine and understand that area even more. With each layer comes a greater comprehension of it. By doing this, I’m better able to portray what I see and feel from the object. My hope is to show the viewer what I see and the emotional response I have to the subject I’ve chosen.

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