"Determination", oil on panel, 8"x 8" unframed, 10"x 10" framed
 
One of my favorite things about painting figures is creating the story that might accompany the image. Being an avid observer of people, I often create scenarios of who they are, what their life is like, where they come from, etc. So when I was on the beach watching this very little girl tackle this very large kite, it made me think how determined she was to wrangle this kite into submission. A kind of determination that will serve her well through life as she tackles those big obstacles! You go girl!!