This painting depicts that feeling you have when there is so much going on, you feel like you might explode. The bold, colorful shapes contrasted with energetic lines reinforce the feeling of being tightly would. The following poem by the artist, Susan Lackey, is the inspiration for this artwork.

Too much going on and tightly wound

Will wear you out. That’s what I’ve found.

So, take a deep breath and find your ground.

So happy you’ll be, without a frown.

• 14 inches x 14 inches

• wax pastel

• Bristol paper