ah, relief.

this week I was reminded of the wonderful work of san francisco native: sylvia ji, one of my personal favorites. in her paintings of elegant women she hints a decaying and mysterious beauty. and not to mention her amazing use of technique, each portrait are flawless. so there you have it, a creative series of subjects plus some good olfashioned brush talent and voi'la, you have got yourself one hell of an artist. one of her day of the dead ladies would make for a rad tattoo...






P.S.
this is something i feel today.

re·lief
1   /rɪˈlif/ Show Spelled[ri-leef] Show IPA
–noun
1.
alleviation, ease, or deliverance through the removal of pain, distress, oppression, etc.
2.
a means or thing that relieves pain, distress, anxiety, etc.

4.
something affording a pleasing change, as from monotony.

7.
the rescue of a besieged town, fort, etc., from an attacking force.
8.
the freeing of a closed space, as a tank or boiler, from more than a desirable amount of pressure or vacuum.

10.
Literature.
a.
a distinct or abrupt change in mood, scene, action, etc., resulting in a reduction of intensity, as in a play or novel.
b.
comic relief.

\\—Synonyms
1. mitigation, assuagement, comfort. 3. succor, aid, redress, remedy.

—Antonyms
1. intensification.