My wish for all the men and women out there: that you recognize your greatest personal strength (hint: it's probably not your physical strength); that you embrace vulnerability in order to connect deeply within your communities; that you lead with grace; that you forgive others and forgive yourself; that you stand up for the underprivileged; that you not allow anyone to tell you what you cannot do; that you encourage others to be their best; that you face your demons head on so that they end with you; that you love and allow yourself to be loved.

I'm loving these expressive palette knife portraits.

5" x 7" oil on primed paper.