I was in the middle of a difficult and painful discussion at the time this was done.

The image arose of its own accord and had its own personality and demanded a particular colour treatment and way of execution.

I think that I have caught a wise but sad expression. An enigmatic higher self.

The woman appears to be Persian in appearance and dress. It was done soon after the earthquake in 'Bham', Iran. Although this was not a conscious thought at the time.