I started this painting three years ago. The plot and composition came to me immediately. For three years I have been looking for material images to bring an idea to canvas. It has been a long journey, seemingly endless at times. Several versions of the main characters have been created. They have changed. And the previous version seemed to be better than the next one. It was very, very hard for me to leave this picture and leave. But I was able to do it. To understand this work, I offer you a short parable I wrote for this picture:
- You ask, what is your strength, baby? the old Witch chuckled.
- Yes! In what?
- In skill - to leave.
In life, there are a huge number of situations from which you need to leave. Do you have such stories? Do you have enough fortitude to leave?