We are all just holding a mirror of how we want people to see us. In reality, we are cracked and hiding how we really feel. Be kind to others because you never know what they are struggling with. Most importantly, be kind to yourself. You don’t always have to hold up the mirror. Sometimes letting others in and asking for help is what you need. This pencil portrait was my first ever attempt at hair and only my second time shading faces. I’ve grown a lot since this piece in texture and forms. (2015)