Often said rules to prevent the suffering of others cause more suffering than what it is intended to prevent. This one size fits all mentality is totalitarianism dressed up in a new mask.
Yes, I worked from a reference photo. Those are my own hands. The loose rope that was hanging down from the knot was edited out. After painting rope and knots a few times now, I know a few simplifications to keep myself sane... and not tied up in knots. 😄
All tied up in knots - been there, painted 1993, that was very personal that time.
Not only ropes, but chains as well. There's a few things to read into this one Otto.
a episode in my life, spouse #2 which I later referred to as "Crazy B". A bad 3 years.
Having some fun before and/or after painting? ;D
LoL!