The road in this painting has distinct sides. Starr's realist painting shows obvious self-discipline and determination. She feels going straight ahead without being side tracked is important if she can muster the courage and the strength, if not there is a gate that allows escape.

The trees are generally barren without leaves,

with the exception of the front right tree, which is beautifully adorned. When we go to the unknown we feel exposed, unsure, threatened or without leaves.

The Two young ladies in this realism painting represent Starr and her sister Betty. Although nearly nine years apart, Starr paints Betty and herself the same age.  When Starr was three years old she remembers Betty taking her by the hand and walking in the Mediterranean Sea (then living in Italy for a year).

Starr felt loved and secure in her sister's hands. When four years of age Starr loved to dress up and make believe. It was refuge from her imperfect childhood  (the holes and tears in the clothing).

The lace and ribbon represent her femininity. It embodies grace. White stands for pureness. Although quite young, the china relates to the lace, but it expresses other qualities of becoming a young woman! China has distinct boundaries of self-discipline, purpose, capable, purity with dignity. Raggedy Andy was loved cared for nursed, and adored, the red on Andy symbolizes love and nourishment. 

The green apples in this realist painting represent rejuvenation and good health, the flowers relate to the celebration of being a woman, to love and be loved. Starr used to play at her uncles, and aunts, homes.  They were incased in trees, flowers and coves to hide in. Starr loved books with stories of horses. They were her refuge. She would dream of white horses and fry to the stars above.

This realism painting depicts a lover that must face the reality of, "A Lost Love". The tapestry in this painting represents the dreams that once were. The green plant tells the story of hope and growth that comes from relationships.

The apple represents the sweetness, and the lemon is bitterness. The red tells of love and passion between two people.

The black is the mysteries and sadness behind a relationship and the loss of it. White signifies the spiritual purity that exists in true love between a man and a woman.

The unicorn on the belt of this realism painting represents hope that all will be well in the end. The round basket represents the circle of life. If it is true love, it will come to a full circle.