Kali Neelam (Hindi: "Black Sapphire") oil painting variant 2

This portrait has a longer hairdo than some of the concept art that I have for this character. In Kali Neelam's early childhood, she'd frequently become catatonic, especially when stressed. She'll eventually outgrow this except for brief shutdowns if she's extremely upset.

As an alternative, she discovers anger. At her power level, a full-blown, autistic tantrum can be quite terrifying.

Getting "dressed up" is a game -- more for other people's benefit than her own. Fortunately, she likes making herself "pretty." And she thinks that gymnasts are very pretty.

This portrait depicts a transition between catatonia and rage. Poetically: this is the calm before the storm. Brace for impact.