9x12 Original Colored Pencil Mixed Media on Paper: "Love Bomb"

9 W x 12 H x 9 D inches

Love Bomb is a raw and emotionally charged self-portrait exploring the experience of growing up under the shadow of a narcissistic mother. Blending colored pencil, acrylic, and mixed media, this piece captures the contrast between the bright, performative love of childhood and the painful, confusing undercurrents that often go unseen.

The child in the piece—smiling, open, and bright—is wrapped in a red figure scrawled with emotional markings, chaotic lines, and the words “Love Bomb.” The sun beams above with a childlike smile, yet the maternal figure beside her looms heavy with scribbled affection and smothering conditional intensity.

With symbolic elements like stitched limbs, scribbled tattoos, and chaotic background textures, Love Bomb is a visual expression of emotional complexity. It is meant to be both personal and relatable for those who've lived through toxic family dynamics.

This is a deeply personal piece, and if it resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to email me with any questions. I plan to send it framed, but if you’d prefer to choose your own frame, just let me know.

Thank you sincerely for taking the time to look.