Work > Battle Scars

Vulnerable Veronica
Oil on Panel
12x16
Lonely Lola
Oil on Panel
Defeated Darlene
Oil on Canvas
24x36

Artist Statement

The title of this series is Battle Scars. I use soft colors to draws the viewer in for a closer look. The images evoke feelings of nostalgia before revealing the message of bitter-sweet memories and the vulnerability of being a child.

Appearance can be deceiving. The tattoos on the children represent wounds, battle scars acquired through life experiences that began during childhood. A constant reminder of painful memories.