"A Steadfast Determination" - 44

It all comes down to action and reaction:

(Pencil on 110-lb paper)

I've noticed poses and figures involving action (and some element of reaction) carry some of the greatest emotion. For example, looking at this sketch, I can feel this boy's determination in his struggle to move the heavy-laden pail. I'm definitely going to try incorporating more "action" and "reaction" into my future art.