It is interesting and encouraging to read of your desire to communicate a fuller range of emotions through your art and the written word as well. I have been feeling that same sort of need to express more in my own paintings, and have come to a similar conclusion - that figurative work is the direction I want to head. I've been practicing, but haven't felt quite brave enough to put any of it "out there" yet. I look forward to seeing where this new direction leads you - your work already expresses quite a bit. Go for it!
It is interesting and encouraging to read of your desire to communicate a fuller range of emotions through your art and the written word as well.
I have been feeling that same sort of need to express more in my own paintings, and have come to a similar conclusion - that figurative work is the direction I want to head. I've been practicing, but haven't felt quite brave enough to put any of it "out there" yet.
I look forward to seeing where this new direction leads you - your work already expresses quite a bit. Go for it!