Elizabeth Affleck

Some of my artwork acts simply as a stepping stool for the development of new technical skills, as I attempt to create realistic images from life or from reference photos using a wide variety of media. Many other pieces aim to explore the complexities of anxiety and its impact on my personality, self-perception, identity, and thought patterns. This is often, but not always, done through the use of self-portraits. My artwork also typically includes images of flowers due to my longtime obsession and fascination with their beauty, their vibrant colors, and their various forms. Sometimes, I simply explore these visual elements through realistic replications of flowers. Other times, as seen in my anxiety-related artwork, flowers symbolize a sense of hope or positivity.