Dream #32 – Neon Heart Mirage (Keyring Tag)

PsEyeDream #32 – Neon Heart Mirage

You know that feeling when you blink and see the world fresh for a second? That's Neon Heart Mirage. It’s like a little burst of a late-night daydream. The iris is all candy-bright electric blues and purples, with a hot pink flare that really pops. I kept the outline soft and sketchy to make it feel playful and spontaneous. Those tiny dots and the one little heart? They’re like random, happy thoughts drifting away from its gaze.

To me, this eye is the kind that finds little love notes hidden in ordinary days. It remembers the first laugh of the morning, or the way a stranger's kindness can light up for a moment like a neon sign. The colours swirl like soft light caught in a raindrop. Every band in the iris feels like a memory, every highlight a tiny promise. The loose frame makes it feel like it's still in motion, inviting you to lean in and take a closer look.

This piece is a reminder to slow down. It asks you to notice the small, silly moments that glow: a stray song lyric, a hand that steadied you, a thought that made you smile for no reason. It’s bright without shouting, and tender without needing to explain itself. It’s an eye that remembers to keep the small lights on.

Artist’s Note

I made Neon Heart Mirage on a late afternoon when I wanted to make something quick and alive. I started with a loose black sketch and then just pushed colour into the centre, starting with blues and purples. That pink kept nudging me, so I let it in. The heart and the scattered dots weren't planned; they showed up as little accidents that felt honest, so I kept them.

Everything about this one is meant to feel like a blink: short, bright, and a little mischievous. I like that it doesn't try to be deep. It's okay for art to just be a small, warm thing you can carry with you for a minute.