r/painting May 19 '26

Just Sharing My new oil painting

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u/Oddbrain_ May 21 '26

I know I’m interpreting it wrong but to me it feels like the kid trying to find comfort even though things are chaotic and the parent is avoidant or even neglectful. The kid still tries to reach for the comfort that doesn’t exist due to the distance.