It's a tradition before prom to pose in your finery.

In the beginning, before the Senior Prom starts, everything and anything is possible; it could be a great party, people could dance, new relationships could form, old relationships could end, we just don't know. The attendees are at the cusp of adulthood, ready to leave home and begin the rest of their lives.

65" x 48" — Oil on Linen

It's a moment of transition and there's a lot to take in. In this painting, Helen is both stunningly beautiful and emotionally introspective. She's a pretty girl in a sea of love and raining corsages; she's a strong woman, making her own way. She's here; she's ready for what happens next. She's Helen. She's prom posing.