"Young Life"

The artist's intention in the painting "Young Life" was to show that in 1996, when it was painted, life was simple and content. The title indicates the man and woman are young adults, and of course the little boy is young. The painting doesn't have many details and uses few colors, which are dull and blend together. This shows simplicity throughout the painting, acting as a symbol for aspects of their lives. The woman is holding herself close to the man, and the little boy is positioned off to the side by himself.  While they are all together, they are also somewhat independent. The little boy looks content being by himself, like he is older and proud of being strong. The man is holding a gun, proving he can take care of himself and the people around him, and the woman has no ring, suggesting that she is not married and is independent. They all seem content with their life, and like the simplicity.