As my work evolves so does this yearning for a happy ending, or at least a better of one. It does seem like a never ending battle. One thing I have personally felt has and can help is self exploration and expression. The main symbol  I keep coming back to is the black bird. Powerful, free and never looking back. I often use the black bird to Express this; breaking free, rising to a higher ground, leaving the bruised and abused shell behind. Ultimately  we find our oneness , our strength and beauty  in our individuality  no matter what the world  thinks or does to us. I show this by creating personalized portraits to show the world we're  beautiful  and we matter.