Painting #3

I’ve never actually painted anything whilst annoyed before, so this certainly was a first! 

I named this piece after a song written by one of my favourite country-duos, the Wreckers. It’s about trying to keep a smile on your face for society, whilst crumbling on the inside. People are quick to judge others, without trying to truly understand the person within. I recently experienced the feeling of being judged for having hopes and dreams for myself.

Women are often shamed for being high-maintenance, but by the end of the day, we aren’t necessarily asking a man to foot the bill. We are creators of our own wealth, and we don’t need a man or society to tell us otherwise. 

This woman may not conform to society’s expectations of her, and whilst she feels judged and is told to cater to the male gaze, there is a determination and resolve in her of choosing to be different and loving herself.

Thanks to the guy who reminded me of this, because now I have this painting.