This illustration was made as an entry into a contest. The artist hosting the contest requested that entries portray her “soul”. (My entry won!)

This picture has many abstract meanings to me.
The halo above her head represents her god-like artistic talent.
The hair coming out of her mouth represents her artistic insecurities and doubts.
Her arm is cut off representing her hands that just “wont work” occasionally.
For me, these type of mushrooms represent the passing of time, and since I have followed her artwork for so long I decided to include them.
She’s shattering into many pieces because she is such an abstract and intricate person sometimes it’s just hard to hold herself together.
I’m sure you’re wondering what the green things on her cheeks and shoulders are. Well I’m not entirely sure on that but I do know her favorite color is green.

Made with ink and marker, digital texture
© Shannon Luedke