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Missing Child Portrait 23

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A missing child, painted with sticks and knives.

Inspired by the blurred image printed on a disposable "Have you seen me?" mailer.

What is the proper way to paint a missing child? How much technical showmanship? How much self-expression?

Is it possible, in the silence of the studio, to hear and reach out to the actual child, in a far away unknown situation?
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CuteLala's avatar
wow this is absolutely awesome!! i love how even though the effect of the paint is blurred, the eyes and other features still do stand out :D