Notes on 'Laughter'

One of my favorite places in India was Sanchi, a small village just a short distance north of Bhopal. Sanchi has been designated as a World Heritage Site, so has many tourists visiting from around the world. Even still, it has a small population with very low income. As I explored the hills above the town, a number of children approached and followed, all smiling with delight, asking for their picture to be taken. The young girl in this painting stood out in particular because of her smile and how she danced with joy.