Help wanted: choosing the right emotion

[tom.barrett]

I am working on a personal book project and developing ideas for one illustration showing a kid upset that it is time for bed. I want the kid to look sad and upset, but not whiney. Which one works better?
Thanks!

[Chantal Goetheer]

@tom-barrett to me the first one feels more genuinely upset.

[Larue]

First one nails it for me:)

[kirsten-mcg]

@tom-barrett This first one! He look very upset!

[ksfabian]

As the mother of an almost three year old that does this every night and nap..... yeah the first one. It's the angry yell followed by the devastated tears. You could give him angry eyebrows but a tear in the corner of his eye. But it also is great as is.

[tom.barrett]

@Chantal-Goetheer @Larue @kirsten-mcg @ksfabian Thank you all for your replies!