Portrait of Irene

I was inspired by a photo I found of my mother-in-law from when she was a child during the 1930s. I found the pose, clothes, and tint of the photo very compelling. I wanted to capture and create in fabric the same feeling of innocence and hope that I felt when I first saw this portrait. I hope when this portrait is viewed, that people will wonder who this little girl is, what is she thinking, and reflect on their own lives.