Jennifer Healy

Overthink

BY Jennifer Healy
MEDIUM Oil Paint

This piece is called Overthink. It reflects the dangers of overthinking. The dangers of being stuck inside my own head without much of an escape. Anxiety keeps me from feeling joy, and holding on to it in its purest form. Thoughts become dark, and can spiral out of control. Like most of my personal artwork, I include a sense of beauty and a sense of darkness. This is how I view the world in everyday living. A lot of my pieces reflect my PTSD whether I want them to or not. And this piece is no different. Over thinking seems to be a side effect of my anxiety. And sometimes I feel as if it’s venomous.