INNOCENCE

"I wanted 'Innocence' to have a dream-like quality. I tried to do a lot with the white because white is really airy. It tends to give the artwork a nice feeling, especially with watercolors. It's a painting of my little cousin. I think the original teddy bear was a stronger color but I kept it earthy so it wouldn't become the sole focus of attention. You see, the teddy bear is bigger than she is, so by muting its color and making her flesh tones deeper, it made her warmer."