JJ Worden

Behind the Painting

The Glower. The Stare down. The Look. Every parent knows this face. I had to paint her, because that formidable combination of scrunched nose, furrowed brow, and fierce eyes is truly a force of nature. This expressive piece captures maximum toddler attitude using bold, vibrant primaries and visible, kinetic brushstrokes. It's a playful yet powerful exploration of fierce determination, captured forever in paint.