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Literally just finished this, and it feels good to be done! This is my hero project, an assignment given to my art class. We were asked to create an art piece based around either a person who is our hero or our archetype of a hero. I chose to create an art piece for my therapist because she's truly changed my life with her wisdom and helped me and many other people take control of our situation and own it.

In this art piece, I focused on representing one of the analogies she told, because it has ended up being a major part of my life. A few years back, I was in an incredibly abusive friendship and was working myself down to actual physical pain in order to be "liked" by this person. I don't want to reveal details because of fear of them recognizing that I am talking about them on here, but just know it was bad. It was the one thing that made my life miserable at the time. But when I talked to my therapist about it, she realized immediately how unfair and abusive the relationship was and told me something that has helped me for years.

She said to imagine that everyone has a beautiful glass ball that represents them. Imagine that its filled with every pattern and color that the person loves. Each person has to hold that ball, which may be burdensome at times, but it ultimately is the only thing that can bring true happiness to them. She then explained that the main thing I was doing for my "friend" was their ball, and by doing that thing, I was dropping my own ball and taking their's away. Instead of helping and being a good friend like I thought I was, she showed me that I was damaging both of us in the long run. She told me I needed to break away because it wasn't healthy. And so I did, and I have NEVER regretted it. I am so much happier now because of that simple little piece of wisdom and have friends that are actually that: friends. I hold my own ball now. :) And yes, in case you were wondering, we did realize the opportunity for all the dirty jokes about balls and took it. X) She's super cool.

So this picture is mainly representing that analogy and ultimately thanking her for showing me how to take life back into my own hands. I am so happy she exists. :)

Also sorry if the analogy doesn't make much sense written out, it's really hard to explain without giving away all the details that I don't feel comfortable with. Just know that it was very helpful to me and my middle school/early high school troubles. :3

Oh and the texture used in this pic can be found here: Texture 487 
It's so pretty. :0

And as always, faves, comments, critiques, llamas, and watches are appreciated extraordinarily and basically make my day. I love you all! :D

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