"Love Me At My Worst" Washi Postcard by Jessie / Bungu

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Title: “Love Me At My Worst”
Artist: Jessie
Medium: Watercolor brush pen and watercolor on paper
Instagram: @worldthroughjess
Other postcards: “Yokai Halloween 1” and “Yokai Halloween 2” 

Paper Details

Printed on Washi Hakōshi paper, known in Japan for its micro-embossed surface that captures the soft glow of natural light. The paper is widely used for fine stationery, art reproductions, and gift packaging because it combines a refined texture with lasting quality.

Most suitable for pencils and oil-based ballpoint pens.

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About Postcard

“Love Me at My Worst” was inspired by the melancholy of autumn and the fox spirits of Japanese folklore, which embody the duality of nature. They can be depicted as either benevolent protectors against evil, or as mischievous tricksters that bring chaos.

This duality is the heart of my painting, hence the title. The fox represents the multi-faceted nature of human emotion, while the woman holds it gently in an act of compassion and self-acceptance. Together, they illustrate how peace and chaos can coexist within us. The message I wanted to get across with this piece is that even in our lowest moments and when our guard is up, we are worthy of patience, kindness, and understanding, and that we should be the first to afford that to ourselves.

— Jessie