Acrylic paint on canvas
16.5 x 22 inches This painting, done in acrylic, was inspired by a school assignment on the topic of "childhood". The black patent shoes in the foreground are my shoes from childhood and the objects above them are some of the toys I used to play with like the top, the chess pieces, stuffed animals and candy. These were my special treasures growing up. The round object is a snow globe (another object that fascinated me and entertained me when I was younger) but its shown upside down. The toys and candy are arranged in a formation that resembles, to me, a merry-go-round. I tried to create a dreamy effect with the blue background, resembling soft ripples, that makes the objects seem to float in my memory. The bright bold colors convey a sense of joy and excitement that are the wonderful qualities of childhood. |