A Forest Quietly Growing Inside Me

 This illustration was born in the heart of an emotional transition—between the chaos of the outside world and the silent wilderness within. During that shift, I discovered a forest inside me: untouched by others, guided only by the fragile compass of my dreams. Each object at the bottom of the piece is a fragment of my safe space. The burning piano speaks of past passions; the flower-snail hybrid reflects a slow, patient transformation; the giant dog figure stands as a guardian of my inner self—loyal, calm, and always watching. These symbols are drawn not just from imagination, but from the emotional residue of lived experiences. They are strange, colorful, and completely honest. This is a place where fears don’t speak—flowers do. A space that belongs only to me, yet one I believe many carry within themselves. This work isn’t just a visual landscape; it’s a space of retreat, remembrance, and emotional reckoning.