This piece was done for a story about young woman from a small town in Italy, who emigrates to America in the 1920s with her new husband. Her life in America starts off in less than ideal circumstances, forcing her to work through some unimaginably difficult situations while raising a new family, in a new country.
It always amazes me how seemingly ordinary people rise to meet, and overcome, seemingly impossible challenges. In painting this piece, it was important to emphasize a sense of innocence, yet, strength of character.