This piece is part of my ongoing series _Unintentional Truths_, which explores the unspoken narratives behind artistic expression. What began as a quick hand study grew into something far more emotional and intuitive – a moment of quiet collapse, shielding, or prayer.

  
The layered hands, drawn in detail, act both as a barrier and a bridge: hiding the face, yet revealing everything. The dripping charcoal lines suggest an unraveling – a moment caught between control and surrender.

  
Drawn entirely in monochrome, the work centers on emotional contrast, vulnerability, and the tension between exposure and protection. It’s less about identity, more about feeling – less portrait, more inner echo.

  
Photo reference: based on the original album artwork for _Returning To Myself_ by Brandi Carlile

Photography: © Collier Schorr

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