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Ross Townsend Staying strong

A ponytailed person wearing a martial arts uniform in a side-kick jump

What sort of physical activities do you enjoy doing?

Forensic scientist Cherrone Ellis loves doing taekwondo, so Ross Townsend has painted her performing a jumping side kick. Notice the detail in the folds and creases of Cherrone’s outfit and how similar colours are used in the background to create a sense of calm and overall harmony. Despite the action of her jump, she appears still and suspended, as if frozen in air.

Look closely. What part of Cherrone gives away that she is moving? How high off the ground do you think she is?