28/08/2026
It’s been a while since I last did a self-portrait, but recently I felt like I needed to draw myself exactly as I am now, sitting in my little chair, in my little flat that has somehow become my safe place, living a life I never thought I would be living.
I love sitting here and watching the world go by, mocha in hand. It’s funny, because I used to always drink black coffee, but now I start my mornings with a mocha, a little sweet treat, because life has been so bitter. 🤎☕️
This portrait was inspired by Happier Times Ahead by RAYE, and particularly the words about a girl in a window, clutching onto her aching heart, finding sweetness in her coffee after everything life has brought her. Something about that image stayed with me and made me want to capture this version of myself.
It was so lovely to sit in my favourite chair, drawing this, listening to the album on repeat and allowing myself to just be still for a while. I wanted to capture those calm, peaceful and reflective moments I’ve found here.
I have changed so much over the last few years. I’m constantly growing, learning, unlearning and discovering more about myself. It hasn’t always been easy. In fact, some of it has been incredibly hard.
But I also know this: everything is going to be alright.
No matter what life has thrown at me, somehow, I always get through it. And maybe this little flat, this chair, this mocha and this quiet moment are all reminders that life can turn out differently than you planned and still hold moments of peace, sweetness and beauty.
It’s been a hard journey, and I know there is still so much growing ahead of me. But just as the song says… there are happier times ahead. 🤍
