Progress on "After Heart Surgery" Illustration

ARTWORK COPYRIGHT CHARLES WEISS 2013

This is the two progressive steps for this illustration recently created for a Toronto Star illustration.
The top artwork was rejected by the editor, he considered it but wanted something added that would  communicate the vitality of life and the heart shape needed more contrast.It had the symbolic shaped wings to show a more vibrant life force.

I dedicate this artwork to my Mother who recently passed away.