We see not only with our eyes but with all that we are and all that our culture is. --Dorothea Lange ![]() I did a little painting and asked people what they saw in it. Many saw what I thought I painted--a joyful, playful image of children dancing with trees--but many did not! As I work to illustrate for children, this is very valuable information. Here are some of what people saw: The Background: *"Why is the forest on fire?" The color is "hot, sun-like." *"Joyful and playful." *"A weird color." *"The pink and yellow sky add to the bright energy." The Trees: *"Look ghostly", "like monsters." *"Invite us to join in their warm, deep, soft, free and joyful world..." *"Need to have more bark color and texture." *"The tree on the right is scary." *"Are trying hard but stressed." The Children: *"Good colors" *"Faces give more dimension to the children," Some people saw hope and joy, others saw sadness and the tragedy of climate change and our disconnect with nature. So, I definitely need to work on this some more. First I did some experimenting with colors. I did 6 drafts, painted copies on plain copy paper. I still need to work on the trees and give the child on the left a face, so back to the drawing board! Your suggestions and comments are always appreciated.
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