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I'm attracted to both narrative and abstract work, and sometimes I combine them, as I did in this painting on masonite. The important thing is the posture of the two figures, which implies a story (determined by the viewer). I kept the figures monochromatic because I wanted to focus on the form. I didn't want the background to distract from the figures, so I kept it very simple and dark, except for the red sripe, which brings a little color but not too much contrast. I'd appreciate any feedback on responses to the painting. I haven't been able to get a very good photograph, so I'm also showing details of the figures. Thanks for looking.