David and Grethe
I think the leaf being hard to read is more a product of the compression and small size when you post to the forum. It is quite readable at full-size. As I move beyond a composition-focus critique stage, I will try to post a few detail shots. If it still seems hard to read, then I will see what I can do to make it more distinct.
The leaf and co-emphasis on the old barn are key elements to the concept side of the piece and to connecting to my rural clientele who will probably just naturally see the barn first even with the cutest kid and barely a bit of wood showing. LOL. Heads turn here not for pretty girls or cute kids but for the ATV or farm tractor sittin' in someone's yard. LOL. It's not the typical portrait market, but I think it will be fun to explore the paintings that will come out of it.
I mentioned the concept and a bit about the rural area in an earlier post, so I won't bore everyone with any further repeat.
