baby

uh oh

2. They stop trying.  If there is the slightest possibility that a person might try something new and fail or fall short in front of anyone else, it’s just too painful and too risky to even consider.  So, these people just don’t.  these are the very bright, capable people who become the slackers of the world and do absolutely nothing with their lives because making any effort is so anxiety-provoking.  They give up going on dates, applying for jobs, or speaking in meetings.”

A Homage to Sappho | Norman Lindsay (C.1928)

Chanel

Cherrrry / i drew this piece (left) inspired by Ger Gerrits’ still life painting (right) while listening to Beach House’s Depression Cherry album 🍒

Crush by Richard Siken // Two Girls in Bed by Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec // “Washing Machine Heart” by Mitski // David Altmejd // Wasted by Marya Hornbacher // Embrace Painting by Peter Wever

last few pages of my sketchbook