"Just Holding a Loose Vitamin" is a vibrant and complex work that explores themes of growth and decay through a layered composition of acrylic and collage on textured polypropylene. The painting is dominated by a bright yellow vine pattern that overlays a dynamic background of splattered black paint, smeared blues, and interspersed touches of pink and silver. The vine pattern, symbolic of the dual nature of growth—both life-giving and destructive—creates a striking contrast against the chaotic, yet carefully controlled, backdrop.

The collage elements add a playful yet thoughtful dimension to the work, featuring characters from a Richard Scarry book, including a pig in a pickle car and a cat in the back of a taxi driven by a fox. These narrative fragments are woven into the abstract forms, blending nostalgia with abstraction. The composition is further enriched by abstracted collage pieces—torn strips of pages that contribute to the overall texture and mood of the piece rather than serving a specific narrative function.

In the bottom right corner, three painted hearts and the word "extra" in pink paint add a final layer of intrigue, inviting viewers to contemplate the balance between the whimsical and the profound. "Just Holding a Loose Vitamin" is a compelling exploration of how seemingly disparate elements can coexist within a single composition, creating a work that is both visually engaging and rich in meaning.