Gentle Strength by B.B. Rich Smyrna Ornament Broad brushstrokes evoke the subtle

Broad brushstrokes evoke the subtle motion of ripples

The fullness of her figure gives her a sense of solidity and substance as well

We can conceive something in our minds

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Gentle Strength by B.B. Rich Smyrna Ornament Broad brushstrokes evoke the subtleA Softer Kind of Strength When you think of the word "strong," what kinds of things usually come to mind? It's easy to picture someone hitting the gym, lifting weights, or maybe a huge, powerful animal; phrases like "strong as an ox" might come to mind. When I drew this, though, I wanted to portray strength in a different way. There is a kind of strength that manifests itself in less obvious ways than muscle and raw physical power. *Gentle Strength*