Gemotions

The artist, Anya, was checking her social media feed. She was not a morning person, but this morning, something had her wired. Scrolling through, she stumbled upon a post. It was a selfie of a young woman, beaming. On the woman’s thigh, Anya's signature, intricate butterfly design, wings perfectly splayed in a vibrant display. It was a perfect copy of her work.

Anya's fingers moved with a frenetic energy, liking the photo, writing a quick comment. She felt a lightness in her chest, a feeling of pure joy.

She stood up and started pacing. She couldn't sit still. She felt a need to create, to share, to do it all over again.