I recently sold this oil pastel drawing shown above, but I wanted to share it because it is one of my favorite pieces I have done recently. If you can’t tell, the image is of a person and a little dog walking through a rainbow world (which represent happiness and life), but ahead of them lies the darkness of depression and they either don’t see it coming, or are impelled to continue walking, perhaps against their own will.
As someone who struggles with bipolar type 2 and chronic severe depressive episodes, this is clearly a personal feeling conjured into a visual image. I thought I would share though, because I bet some of you can relate to it too.
Maranda Russell 
11 responses to “Walking Towards Depression”
Very much so, I struggle with anxiety and depression!
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I’m sorry to hear that. Seems like a lot of us writers, artists, and other creative types seem especially vulnerable to depression.
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I think that is probably the truth!
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I hope you put the energy from those episodes to your art, bruh. I pray you feel at peace when it gets.. really tough.
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Thanks so much! I appreciate the good vibes. I do try to use my art as a form of therapy.
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I can relate! And it sucks! Glad your expressing yourself!
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Thanks so much for reading and commenting!
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Thanks for sharing this pastel drawing. I can see why it’s a recent favourite! Great colours and powerful imagery. 🙂
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Thanks so much! Somehow I missed this comment, but I really appreciate the support!
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Yes I can definitely relate I don’t have depression but I do have anxiety. Good picture 👍
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Thank you!
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