An American Goodbye: 2009
Oil on Canvas 16" X20"
I've been thinking for a long time about "goodbyes" as subjects. This image is one that we all have seen over and over since the wars we are currently involved in started. I came across it while surfing through Google images and it seemed to me that it could be made to sum up my feelings, not only about goodbyes, but also about wars in general and the ones in the Middle East in particular. I choose a landscape format because the baby seemed to be looking at something to the right, so I created the doorway and descending stairs as part of the scene. I tried to avoid the sentimental by suggesting what are the real issues here. I've had mixed reaction to this picture and am curious about yours.
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