Trying Really Hard Not to Look Like She’s Trying

The composition centers on a young woman sitting in an ornate, deep burgundy leather armchair. She is depicted in a stylized anime-inspired aesthetic, featuring stark white skin and vibrant purple hair with black streaks. Her dramatic eye makeup, characterized by heavy black liner and long, weeping lashes, gives her a haunting yet modern appearance.

The subject's outfit provides the only splashes of color in the otherwise greyscale scene: a bright pink slip dress and a matching purple utility jacket draped loosely over her shoulders. She wears a black buckled choker and carries a small brown leather satchel. The background consists of a weathered, grey-toned wall with two shelves filled with loosely rendered books, suggesting a personal study or a quiet, intellectual space. The high-contrast lighting and selective color application create a moody, introspective atmosphere that balances urban grit with delicate, feminine details.