This is not a pretty postcard — it’s a raw, honest moment captured on canvas. Bold blocks of red, orange, greens and multiple blues collide with chocolate brown and sketchy graphite marks across a heavily layered, highly textured surface. At first glance you’ll see abstracted florals, but the composition is intentionally messy and charged; the work leans into tension rather than sweetness.

Each layer records a step in the artist’s process and emotional arc. The piece began in frustration — rage at the wider world, creative doubts, and the sting of an unexpected expense — and moved through anxiety into a calmer, more resolved place. The result is a piece that’s gritty and real, yet balanced: expressive energy tempered into a visually compelling painting that holds up in any space.

Why "State of Mind" works for your home or office

• Makes a statement: Strong color and bold marks create a focal point that draws the eye and sparks conversation.

• Emotionally authentic: The work carries real feeling — not decorative, but deeply human — so it connects with viewers on a personal level.

• Versatile scale: At 24 x 24 inches on a ¾ inch deep stretched canvas, it fits well over a console, mantle, or as part of a gallery wall.

• Textural presence: Thick layers and visible marks add depth and life; the painting changes as the light hits it from different angles.

• Marketable edge: Despite its rough beginnings, the piece balances chaos and composition, making it both compelling and wearable in contemporary interiors.

Perfect for: collectors who favor expressive abstraction, anyone wanting a bold focal piece, or a home that welcomes art with feeling and backbone.

Own a piece of honest expression — a painting that began in frustration and grew into something confident and striking. If you’d like framing options or to see additional photos, I’d be happy to provide more details.

This painting is sold unframed - framed images are for example only.

Shipping w/in the US is included in the price.