both and neither

both and neither.
This is the first piece I have been working on, by myself and for myself.
For a long time I have been struggling to find my style, my niche and - of course, are we ever really done exploring? Are we ever really done in life expanding our knowledge? Trying out new things, new styles? I do not think so.
But lately, I have come to love art in black and white. Maybe even some grey in there. It seems a form of sophistication to me. Elegance. Simplicity. Class.
I am currently trying to build a brand of my own. With INKSTILL. I am trying to pursue my passion, and earn a living from what I love doing.
I still have a long way to go, and INKSTILL. itself is not ready yet - I am currently working on a website. On my social media.
But every single day I am here, working on myself as an artist, trying to bring it to life.

iPad
The iPad is my portable studio - a space where I can work intuitively, directly with my hand. I value the immediacy and flexibility it gives me, especially when emotions are strong or fleeting.

Procreate
I use Procreate for all my digital work. It's intuitive, powerful, and it supports the way I like to think in layers, fragments, and textures.

Digital Brushes
I work with a wide range of digital brushes - from clean lines to rough textures. I usually choose what feels right in the moment. I let the feeling decide.

This piece did not start with a plan. It began with a state of mind – a need to release something I couldn’t put into words. I opened Procreate and started with simple shapes, trying to create structure in the middle of emotional chaos.

The process was intuitive. I worked in silence, letting lines and spaces guide me. I shifted between control and impulse – drawing, erasing, adjusting. Some parts felt too clean; I brought in texture. Some areas felt too loud; I removed them.

I stopped when I felt something settle – not peace, but presence. The image didn’t fix anything, but it became a container for what I couldn’t express otherwise.