Like It or Not – Love Makes the Rules!
Like It or Not – Love Makes the Rules!
Two people sit close together on a bench, looking at one another with expressions that suggest uncertainty, curiosity, and perhaps the first realization of attraction. Above them, three mischievous cupids are already at work—one aims an arrow while the others seem determined to bring the pair together whether they are ready or not.
The humor comes from the contrast between the couple and the cupids. The two people appear hesitant and slightly bewildered, while the cupids are energetic and purposeful. Love is taking charge of the situation.
The nearly identical blue clothing visually connects the two figures before they have fully connected with each other. Their hands rest close together on the bench, creating another subtle point of intimacy. Above them, the cupids transform those quiet signals into a comic spectacle.
The title, Like It or Not – Love Makes the Rules!, completes the story. It suggests that attraction isn't always reasonable, convenient, or under our control. We may think we're deciding what happens next, while love has other plans.
Details: 5 × 7 inches · Printed on quality paper · Envelope included · $6.00
Artwork: by Kimm Barnes