A wave of recent documentaries has cast a stark light on the realities faced by young girls and women under Taliban rule in Afghanistan, revealing a world of severe repression, daily fear, and courageous resistance.
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A wave of recent documentaries has cast a stark light on the realities faced by young girls and women under Taliban rule in Afghanistan, revealing a world of severe repression, daily fear, and courageous resistance.
Reading is recognized as a powerful way to relieve stress and anxiety. Scientific studies suggest that even just a few minutes reading can help lower stress. Reading fully engages the mind and offers an escape from day to day worries. Reading about spiritual and supernatural events, as in the life of King David in the Psalms. He turned to prayer and scripture during his trials. These stories can inspire and comfort. Even those who are not connected with a particular faith, reading can still help with emotional relief.
Blue, and violet and red are meant to symbolize the stress and frustration of being overwhelmed, while orange and yellow are meant to show that there is hope if one does not give up.
There's an upcoming show here at a local museum. Thinking about putting three of these four into the show. Which three do y'all think have the most potential?
Been inspired lately with mountain ranges and rock formations. Especially with how light interacts with these surfaces. It's been fun exploring these different approaches and colors. Along with the Biblelical account of creation in Gen 1:10 and the idea of the formation of mountain ranges created.
The song “Down in a Hole” inspired this illustration. I chose a red and white color scheme to create a stark contrast, symbolizing both struggle and resilience. The central figure, with eagle-like wings, reflects the lyric, “But my wings have been so denied,” embodying a longing for freedom. I aimed to capture the aching desire to rise despite the weight of despair, conveying the emotional depth of the song through this imagery.
The Phoenix has always moved me—not only as a mythical creature but as a symbol of transformation,
rebirth, and resilience. To me, it represents a force of nature that is extremely difficult to extinguish.
As an illustrator, the Phoenix is more than just a bird; it embodies strength and a willingness to press
forward with renewed energy.
Through this illustration, I hope to capture the beauty and powerful emotions it represents.
This piece was inspired by a WWII documentary and a song with the lyrics "Hush, hush, keep it down now
Voices carry." The idea is that of a soldier being injured and not trying to call out in pain as to not give his group's position away.
