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Refugees
Hi Enzie,
No I'm not upset by your reply, I've asked for help and I appreciate your response.
First: regarding the expressions, one thing hit me very powerfully when I first cut out the picture. The older woman and the man in white seemed to be resigned to moving yet again. Like they had experienced this many times before.
In reviewing my painting, they do come across as slightly smiling instead of sad and resigned. I will be changing that--thank you for the good eye.
The little girl in white IS smiling! I felt that she was caught up in the excitement of running without fully understanding the situation. I'll be working on her face more but am not going to be changing the expression because I like the enigma (the innocence of childhood).
I'm still thinking on the head, hand, and container. Are there any suggestions on how to resolve the conflict? I also believe that I've made the mother too "pretty", so will be working on that.
Again, thanks Enzie, this painting is for me, not a client, and I wish to make a statement with it. It's purpose is not to make people feel good, but to open eyes to the pain in the world.
Your input is greatly appreciated.
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