Smile Thru It is a portrait born from the reality of chronic pain—the kind that isn’t always visible, but always felt. This piece captures the emotional duality that comes with invisible illness: the moments when joy and grief, light and heaviness, coexist in one body.
Painted in bold, expressive color and layered emotion, Smile Thru It honors the strength it takes to hold it all—to keep showing up through waves of discomfort, memory, and resilience. For anyone who’s ever smiled while aching, this piece sees you.