"Storytelling Through Line"

In the "Storytelling Through Line" project I used one of the most chaotic days I can remember for inspiration. To tell my story I wanted to display the internal dialogue running through my subconscious that day. My Story starts with a gaping cavern where thoughts flow aimlessly along a warm body of water. Not far above, a mysterious veil of clouds conceals vast amounts of information. Spilling out of the clouds is a toxic parasite, poisoning everything within it's reach. The parasite pushes through the clouds connecting to it's source. A throbbing bulbous creature sits at the epicenter of the chaos, it's bloodshot eye rolling back and forth. Tentacle limbs protrude from the creature squirming to find footing. Those that do, burrow themselves into my brain. They branch off into spidery veins that pulse at a snail pace. others slither across like centipedes digging themselves in tightly. There's a dark endless hole in my brain where pitch black sludge pours like sap. The sludge clears and a thorn like structure stands soaked in blackness. Now all of this is great imagery but it's personal meaning is obscured. To clarify my thoughts this drawing is a representation of my brain in the thick of pure chaos. The parasite represents disruption in my brain functioning; as does the black liquid. I envision the parasite as a thick substance lodging itself between two cogs, preventing optimal operating capabilities. The cavern represents an open clear space where thoughts process normally. This adds to my idea of chaos; while the parasite ravages my brain another part of me is calm and collected (the steady stream of thoughts). All these emotions took place on a day filled with panic attacks; however I was also at point in my life where I could calm myself down. The day was a constant battle between my infectious anxiety and my need for inner peace. I hope I have spun an thoughtful and vivid story; thanks for reading.

-Andre