Before I was school age Mom and Dad often took me to the circus or fair. I always wanted a balloon.  They were so colorful and bright! Daddy would relent and buy me one and I got to pick out the color I wanted. Them Mother would tie the balloon string around my wrist so the balloon would not go flying up into the sky. Otherwise,I would let go when I saw something else that struck my attention. Therefore, this painting is called "The Great Escape."