Crying, for a Child in War

July 27th, 2008 · 10 Comments

Reference Article and Photo
Reference Photo by Chris Hondros, American Pulitzer Prize-nominated photojournalist.

This is a drawing / painting of a little girl from Iraq who’s parents were killed during a war. The reference photo of her, by Chris Hondros, amplifies the inherent fear and loneliness of the situation. And her expression, mixed with the tears and blood on her face, epitomizes the loss of love and life.

Crying, for a Child in War

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1 vikki // Jul 28, 2008 at 1:34 pm

I went to the link you provided. Your interpretation on this child is absolutely outstanding -to say the least. That little face in the midst of chaos is heartbreaking and your color palette places emphasis on that also.
Really nice work, Michael

Vikki
2 MDE-ART.com // Jul 28, 2008 at 2:06 pm

Thanks Vikki. Everything about this one hit on many levels. Just adding to the collective awareness of children in war.
3 vikki // Jul 31, 2008 at 11:01 am

Mike -I know exactly what your saying about children in the midst of war. There is nothing that cuts deeper in the heart or mind. You’ve done an outstanding job in capturing that here.
Vikki
4 MDE-ART.com // Aug 7, 2008 at 10:25 am

Thanks Vikki, your understanding and support is humbling.
5 Sara // Aug 20, 2008 at 8:21 pm

Before i read what this was about, I knew. It is so powerful and gut wrenching. I have tears in my eyes. You have done an amazing piece of work. Y0ur work is so full of emotion, so raw. i feel something very deeply when looking at your paintings. I can feel that you draw the essence of the emotion you are feeling. Truly amazing!
6 MDE-ART.com // Aug 26, 2008 at 9:18 am

Thank you for sharing your response, Sara. The emotions are very strong.
7 umesh // Sep 7, 2008 at 10:04 am

Another soul touching effect…..Phew!!! wat to say…th expressions on child’s face is enough to shake ur inner self . Im seeing it as a picture but wonder how strong you were creating it with colours. God Bless all with lot of peace and happiness…..
keep up ur gud soulful work…..
8 MDE-ART.com // Sep 7, 2008 at 1:16 pm

Hi umesh,
Thank you for your thoughts. This was by far the most difficult subject I’ve ever faced through artwork. Overwhelming empathy shook me to my core, but through sadness and tears I found a strength to hold space. And in that space I am witness to the child.
9 Taha // Sep 3, 2009 at 12:59 am

Hello, Michael
I love your artwork, it is so heart felting. The colours and detail used is so fantastic. I was wondering if you have a video on who you did this artwork.
10 MDE Art Blog // Sep 5, 2009 at 8:16 pm

Hi Taha,
Thank you for your appreciation of my artwork.

I do not have a video for this particular artwork, but I do have other drawing and painting videos available.

~Michael

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