The painting was created in 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, which had exacerbated the problem of homelessness and increased the vulnerability and risk of infection for the homeless population. The painting reflects the artist’s concern and compassion for the people who are living on the streets and facing multiple challenges and dangers. Story: The painting tells the story of a person who is homeless and waiting for the bus that never comes. The person is shown sitting alone on the bench with their head down, holding a bag of their belongings. The person is wearing a mask, which indicates that they are aware of the pandemic and trying to protect themselves, but also adds to their sense of isolation and anonymity. The person is ignored and invisible to the passers-by, who are busy with their own lives and do not care about the plight of the homeless. The person has no one to talk to, no one to help them, and no one to love them. The person is trapped in a cycle of poverty and hopelessness, with no way out. Message: The painting conveys a powerful message of social injustice and human suffering. The painting challenges the viewers to question their own attitudes and actions towards the homeless and to empathize with their situation. The painting also urges the viewers to take action and to support the efforts to end homelessness and to provide dignity and opportunity for the homeless. The painting is a call for social change and human solidarity. Emotions: The painting evokes a range of emotions, such as sadness, anger, pity, guilt, and compassion. The painting makes the viewers feel the pain and loneliness of the person in the painting and to sympathize with their condition. The painting also makes the viewers feel uncomfortable and ashamed of their own privilege and indifference. The painting inspires the viewers to feel more humane and responsible for the welfare of the homeless and to make a difference in their lives. Style: The painting is done in a minimalist style with a limited color palette of browns, grays, and blues. The painting uses a combination of line and color to create a sense of depth and perspective in the painting. The painting is done in acrylics on canvas. The painting has a realistic and somber tone, which enhances the mood and message of the painting. The painting has a simple and clear composition, which focuses the attention on the person in the painting and their expression. The painting has a strong contrast between the light and dark areas, which creates a dramatic effect and highlights the person in the painting. The painting has a smooth and even texture, which gives the painting a polished and refined look.