This is an abstract self portrait utilizing a technique I developed through the years as a artist that I call StrataLIfe. I use a combination of acrylic metallic paints intertwined with a textured, resin based plaster which allows it to play with the light throughout the day. This causes my art piece to change as the light changes and causes it to show different emotions. I have so many emotions trapped inside, and I've always had a hard time expressing those emotions. I decided to place all my emotions, insecurities, and fears in one canvas. This is a self portrait of my internal self, versus my external appearance. Almost like painting my aura, my emotional state at the time.  You can see the colors and textures pulling on each other. I try to keep calm and collected, but felt being pulled in so many directions. This happens to us so many times. We hide our emotions constantly, but the question is...what is happening inside of us? When do we get to brake free to be who we were meant to be. This is "Hidden Emotions"