This painting was painted on stretched 20" x 16" canvas using acrylic paint. Only three main colors were used in this painting which is (black, blue, and white) It gives a sense of darkness that contrasts with the background light as well as the highlighted overall posture of the ballerina body and dress. Simple brush strokes using simple 3 colors create a three dimensional atmosphere of a dark room with the natural sun light that comes from one direction in the background. The story behind this ballerina expressed in the way she dances. She is interacting with with the dark space trying to wash the fear away from her life by dancing holding her head up high with confidence hoping for a better day.