Preliminary sketch taking motifs from the previous painting, and layering them to create a sense of oppression, a sense of being overwhelmed to a point where objects and words become indecipherable. There is an utter lack of clarity of thought.

Clarifying some lines before transferring onto the canvas.

Drawing with charcoal onto the canvas.

Obscuring these lines to create a more layered aesthetic.

Progression of the painting so far: