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A new favorite painting of mine. Children do weird things.
This painting kind of grew part by part, so there isn't an intentional story going on. But its about relationships and communication, feelings and emotions. Here's some details:

any thoughts or comments?

I started this painting sometime around Christmas last year. I was feeling really sad, crying and feeling awful. I don't remember why I was so sad. But it had to do with me not having control over my life. I think I had been yelled at by my mother or something. And I just got so sad just for the fact that she had something to yell about maybe. but I tried to show that in the painting. Not being yelled at, but something about control. about someone not having control over themselves. Here, the boy wants to take control, he really wants to, but he's afraid..and doesn't know what to do.
I feel really happy with this painting.. It was actually a new thing for me, to put my real life into a painting. I always try to convey feelings..but I hadn't been too clear on why that feeling was there. But in this one I know exactly, and it's just much more enjoyable to feel that connection for me.
I like that feeling, of knowing what to convey/what you want to say before even starting.. :)

I finished another painting too, one that has been very 'secret'  ...with my not sharing much of (or any) progress of what Ive been working on.
It doesn't have a title yet, I will share it soon, maybe when I come up with a title!
thanks for reading :)
oh also, Keep an eye out for an entry maybe later later tonight or tomorow, about some new dolls! that will be in my etsy shop early next week!

So this is my homage to the bunny! Here the bunny is the one in control, and he's pulling tiny people from his hat, instead of the other way around. GO BUNNIES!

I going to try making submissions to illustration friday more, from now on.
Its a fun little challenge to try do each week. This one turned out a lot better than i thought it would, it took a bit longer too, but way faster then my other paintings (those usually take waay too long) and before i finish one i tend to start others.
Im currently working on just finishing things up! and then becoming faster in working. wish me luck!