This painting has been a work in progress. It originated from a smaller study I did called Crowning Glory that was painted from the same older model. I really like the original study, and wanted to expand on it in a larger painting. The actual size of this painting is 24 x 24. I love the sweet expressions on these models' faces, and the memories that this scene invokes. I used to love to make crowns of flowers and play princess when I was young, but not everyone did. I think the close-up detail inset shows the mixed emotion on the younger model's face. What is she thinking?
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Do tell, Kay! I haven't the faintest clue. She's looking down, and at a glance she looks sad, but there is a almost a wry little smile when I looked closer. Maybe she's thinking about her Prince Charming! That would be my guess.
That is one of art's mysteries! It's up to the viewer to decide what they see. I did see the wry little smile in her expression, too, but there was something else...
Oh fun, a guessing game! She's really deep in thought. She's imagining something. I can only think she's thinking what it would be like to be a REAL princess, of course!
You are so right! I'm afraid I may have put a little of myself in that expression too... wishful thinking?
A delight! It took me back to my own childhood, as well. You know children, Kay. An excellent piece!
Blush... thank you Susan!
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