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Journal #1 Doppelganger composed by Susan Crile, this painting expresses a strong contrast and emotion which could immediately catch the attention of a viewer. This piece was created with few charcoal colors which are dark. By looking at this painting, I perceived a gloomy, rage-like, and unpleasant mood that was trying to be portrayed. It puzzled me as I observed this painting about what the fire and the background are symbolizing. It displays no sign of life- animals, humans, and plants. One might see on the other hand, this as a war or battle scene, although it does not hint to a time period. It is mystifying to why the fires are there and how they were started. In the painting they are spread out, almost like groups of people were building them in separate areas. These fires shoot out vivid and vibrant oranges and yellows which are more noticea