Oppression

A self portrait illustrating my fears and doubts. The dragon symbolizes my budding talent, which I have to protect from those who would tell me that I can't be an artist.

Copperplate etching, intaglio and aquatint, 9 x 12" on an 11 x 15" piece of Rives BFK paper.

...and yes, that's Slenderman and the Rake thrown in there...