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Somber Skies





Somber Skies. Digital art created on canvas. August 15, 2024. Afrika Abney


Several days back, the sky was cloaked in a deep, somber gray, casting a muted light over everything beneath it. The atmosphere felt heavy, as if the clouds were burdened with untold stories and emotions. It was a day that seemed to linger, inviting introspection and creativity, a perfect backdrop for artistic expression.


This evening, I applied a combination of hues together to create my digital painting. The interplay of shades and tones allowed me to explore the depths of my emotions, channeling the weight of the clouds into a visual narrative that resonated with my inner thoughts.


The experience of painting was not just about the colors on the screen; it was a journey through the feelings that the day had evoked. With each layer I added, I felt a connection to the somber sky, as if I were translating its stories into a new form.
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