This painting was created by a modern artist (http://www.blogger.com/profile/01254437672132945395) named Mary. The artists style is contemporary because it is a modern piece. This painting is of young ballerinas before a performance which is known because of the stage in the background. Today, many aspiring ballerinas should start training at age eight because any younger the physical strain would be too much. As usual, the ballerinas are wearing matching pink tutus which is very common!