A night at the rink brings up feels of connection- the whir of wheels beginning to spin and the breath-catching feeling of attempting to balance…

It was a warm buzz, like a neon light that glows all night. You know it's out there inviting people to gather beneath it in good energy, even when you aren't looking. You know it's still smoothly humming, casting an electric, warm glow on nights when people are looking for connection, and they can follow its light to that community at the roller rink…

This feeling is what I aimed to capture in this piece, “i keep warm with this energy, and wanna give you your dreams". This feeling of grounded energy and affection, when you can be vulnerable enough to consensually crush on someone..

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DETAILS:

Original watercolor on canvas

12 inches x 12 inches

2024