“All the World’s a Stage, and I’m Here to Perform”
In this deeply personal digital painting, I reimagine myself as a Precious Moments doll—a figure I grew up seeing on shelves, mantels, and bedside tables, always quietly watching over a room with gentle eyes. These porcelain-like figures shaped my sense of sentimentality, and here, I reclaim them through my own lens.
Styled as a sad clown, my figure sits center stage, oversized shoes touching the edge of a painted world. The tears, the cracks, and the crooked stitched heart are all part of the costume. It’s a performance of vulnerability—a reflection of what it means to put yourself out there as an artist, as a human, and as someone who longs to be seen.
This piece blends innocence and emotional weight. A cracked porcelain mask hides the real face. A patched-up shirt and low-slung pants reflect the wear-and-tear of self-expression. The background hints at graffiti, longing, childhood nostalgia, and raw identity. Handwritten text like "God knows I tried" and "But—" echo across the page like a whisper from the artist’s internal monologue.
This is more than a character—it’s a declaration: I will build the stage if I have to. I will keep performing until I’m heard.
 
Available in 5x7, 8x10, and 11x14.
If you’re interested in custom sizing, feel free to reach out—I’m happy to accommodate.