BE YOURSELF
MIXED MEDIA
$80/matted
$100/framed

"Be Yourself" is a joyful and encouraging artwork that reminds us to embrace our uniqueness.

Amid a cheerful crowd, one character stands out—a symbol of confidence, self-expression, and the courage to be different.

Hand-colored and individually inked, each piece is truly one of a kind.

Whether for a student struggling with self-worth, a friend in need of encouragement, or an uplifting touch to a workspace, this artwork is a perfect reminder that being yourself is the most beautiful thing you can be.

This cheerful piece began as a black ink drawing of my signature Footnotes characters—each one full of charm and personality. I scanned and printed the outline onto archival paper, then brought them to life by hand-coloring their bodies using a mix of media like colored pencils, markers, colored inks, and more. Then I added their facial expressions, arms, and legs with a waterproof market.

No two are ever the same—each finished piece is an original, infused with its own unique expression and energy.