This piece is still obstinately in process. It is depicting a portrayal of the Bible story of Ruth and Naomi. I have been struggling with this one for well over a year, and had abandoned a previous work altogether on this subject. There are so many subtleties I want to portray from the story; so many quiet emotions and symbols, the despair, the loyalty, and the redemption. I've come to realize that the time of day in the painting is wrong, and will be reworking it into a more sunset or early morning light on the horizon. So many technical problems, too!!  The velvet curtains also need to be made into rags, as these are two women who once knew prosperous times, but have had so much taken away from them. It's tough to see this piece objectively; it is so close to me.