Acrylic and oil on canvas

In this deeply personal series, classic painting techniques—underpainting, grisaille, glazing, and scumbling—become vessels for vulnerability. Each work is a quiet testament to the necessity of retreat: beds, pillows, and floral patterns evoke both comfort and the weight of exhaustion. Created in the aftermath of burnout, these paintings honor the courage it takes to withdraw, to redraw boundaries, and to rest. “leave me alone, I’m tired” invites viewers to recognize the strength in stepping back, offering solace to anyone who has ever needed permission to pause.