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Thanks for the input Michael. I see your point. I had originally considered cropping the arms out to keep the primary focus on his face (see image below). It is funny that you mention the finger picking. I think I am partially driven to keep the arms because it seems to go along with the slight anxious nature of the image as a whole. I was drawn to this picture because of the way it seemed to fit my son's personality so well; a gentle, old soul while still a timid and fragile child. The background is a sort of symbolic representation of the dualism of life in which he must exist. The impending thunderstorm being the raw brutality of life, while the lush scenery and illuminated sky represent the joy and amazement.
With that being said, I am torn between extending the painting down to show the hands as they are (fidgeting) and just leaving them out all together. I am a bit concerned that both options might be too much. Leaving them out (as in the image below) seems to add a sense of heroism which would not fit as well. On the other hand, showing more of the hands fidgeting may overemphasis the anxiousness.
I think the problem for me is that I love the picture and how it fits so well. I almost don't want to stray too far in fear of loosing the feeling it gives me. I am concerned though that the half cropped arms will be distracting.
At any rate, I didn't mean to carry on. Thanks for the input. I appreciate it.
-Justin
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