Afraid of not making it

“Afraid of Not Making It” – Original Charcoal Portrait

Some fears are born from circumstance, others are inherited like shadows that never fade. “Afraid of Not Making It” is more than a reflection of artistic doubt—it is the weight of an entire past pressing down.

The artist’s journey did not begin as a choice, but as a necessity. Abandoned by a father who left behind not just absence, but insurmountable debts, art became more than passion—it became survival. Every stroke of charcoal carries the pressure of responsibility, the relentless urgency to succeed, not just for oneself, but for those left behind to pick up the pieces.

The subject’s hands press against their face, as if trying to block out the overwhelming emotions beneath the surface. A carefully composed mask of stillness hides the storm within—fear, frustration, the relentless pressure to succeed. In a world that rarely favors those who walk an unconventional path, the struggle is not just to create, but to survive through art.

A powerful and introspective work, ideal for collectors who see courage in vulnerability and strength in honest expression.

The work allows the observer to interpret what he sees.

•Technical Data

•Dimensions: A2 - 42.0 x 59.4 cm - 16.5 x 23.4 inch

•White sheet 180 g/m2

•Materials used: black panpastel and black charcoals

•Original Drawing signed by Artist Davide Caso (Emotional Madness)

•Each portrait is lightly fixed to preserve the life of the charcoal—alive, delicate, and raw. Touch it, and it may leave a trace on your fingers, a silent bond between you and the artwork.

•Packaged flat between two cardboard sheets

•Includes a signed certificate of authenticity 

•The package arrives from Italy so shipping may take at least 2 weeks