THORN AND PETALS

Hey guys!

I am back after 2 months with a new painting! (totally not making excuses for taking a whole month to finish this 😅). But hey—it’s finally done!

Now let me tell you about the character behind this piece.

She’s from a manhwa I read called 'My Beloved Oppressor'.

A descendant of the Padanian (a fictional place) royal family and the only daughter of the Marquis of Rosenberg, a high-ranking military officer. She’s also a gifted pianist.

So, after dating for two years, she marries Heiner, her father’s loyal servant.

But things take a dark turn. The royal family is overthrown by a revolutionary army—led by Heiner himself. Her father’s legacy crumbles, and she realizes her husband had approached her with a hidden agenda all along.

Though she is labeled as a wicked woman by the public, she acknowledges the wrongs committed by her father.

Still, she’s left alone, emotionally drained, and struggling under her husband’s cruelty.

But before you judge Heiner, I’d strongly suggest reading it for yourself. The story is layered, and no one is entirely black or white.

Trigger warnings: The plot contains themes of pain, suicide, self-harm, and heavy emotional angst—so please proceed with care.

Now for the painting details:

Medium: Acrylics

Surface: Canvas board

Size: 16 x 20 inches

And that’s all for today, folks! ✨

Thanks for sticking around—see you next time. 

Yours truly,

Subarna

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My Beloved Oppressor/Characters

Source: Namu Wiki

(Manhwa: Manhwa are Korean comics, similar to Japanese manga. They cover a wide range of genres, including action, romance, fantasy, and more. They are a popular form of entertainment in Korea and are often read digitally through platforms like the Webtoon app.)