I saw a discussion on Reddit about Aline and, for once, I agree with the author. I strongly support the idea that Aline painted not an ideal or "corrected" version of her family, but the one she remembers/imagines at the moment, since painting conveys the essence.
This creates very interesting nuances: for example, Renoir is strong, devoted to his family, loving them infinitely, but also feels guilty for Verso's death (which is true! We hear confirmation from Fading Man in Visages).
Clea, oooh, the real Clea probably thought Aline created the "perfect" daughter, and she would never be like that, but the irony is, she didn't have to; she is already "perfect" in Aline's eyes. Her portrait may not be accurate, but in the end, it's still very sweet.
Verso. Aline painted him as she remembers him before the fire: empathetic, creative, loving music (Aline did saw that this was his true passion (!)) and his family (especially mother and his younger sister💔).
And Alicia. Oof, I suppose it's both pain and scars, because for the Alicia she now remembers, this is already a reality, that can no longer be changed. It's also possible that anxiety and fear for her daughter, for her difficult future, manifested in the fact that Alicia has no color (purely my theory, though). But also, subtract the scars and muteness, Alicia is actually the wisest, most balanced, and mature character not only in Painted Family but in the game in general. This is how her mother truly sees her – very strong and smart.
I also think this is about how art reveals our true feelings and thoughts, even if we ourselves are not aware of them. Something Aline probably might not even admit, but she felt.
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