"Inner Me" Rise from the Ashes

This is my 'Inner Me' project.  I used a Phoenix as my shadow because I see myself as someone who would get over the pain and shine on. On the outside I'm someone who works and worries, but on the inside I am born from the troubles and pain. I shine on.
I used two pictures, one taken of me by a friend and one taken from the internet. I used layering, brushes, Text, and Image to make the scene look black/white.
Shine on,
Jenn