For me drawing is a release

Lexi Lei
Lexi Lei
Aug 25, 2017 · 2 min read
A broken heart.

I’m a freelance artist. Since my first face-painting gig in early 2015, I have been in high demand on the event circuit for my artistic skills. Developing my art skills every day in a sketchbook, including a series called “Girl in her underwear”, I have recently crossed into the digital world with AI and PS. Art enables me to capture the feelings I cannot express with words. I studied by myself and is the official artist for new record label Mettāsonic Recordings.

She was killed by the demon.

During my darkest period of time, I found out that depression can evoke my talent skills and every time after I draw an illustration, my pain and frustration or depression got released. So drawing has become an outlet for expressing or getting rid of my bad feelings.

Most of the time I use frustration, anxiety, depression and sadness to fuel my creativity.

Everyday routine, put contact lenses on and off, because I think I look nicer that way.
I’m having one of those days where my middle finger is answering every question.
Insomnia.
You’d better slow down. Don’t dance too fast. Time is short.
Want some wine? ——Wine not?
Sarcasm tattoo.
I got some hope.

For me drawing is a release, I can draw the feelings that I can’t really put in words. And thanks to drawing that brought me out of depression.

To be continued….

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