Through the Storm animal portraits And stories are always layered

And stories are always layered and complex—at least the stories that grab me and I seek to convey through my art

double matted to 12x16 frame

18x24 Oil on oil paper

This painting is inspired by a photograph of Afro-Brazilian model Marina Nery

and spiritually mind-blowing

Through the Storm animal portraits And stories are always layeredThe mixed media reflects the beauty and humanity of young black men that are often ignored or erased. The patterns of our life, like the dynamic patterns of this piece, are unpredictable. We are complex in all the ways. But, more importantly, we are beautiful and worthy of love and protection. The storm will come. Has come, in fact. But we are still here.