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The Narrow Road — A Reflective Portrait Series.
In September 2017, I took on a global art challenge to create 30 paintings in 30 days. I didn’t start with a specific theme in mind, only the intention to explore three sets of complementary colors. On the very first day, I woke up with an image of pop artist Andy Warhol in my mind, and from that moment, 30 Portraits was born.
Each day, I woke up with a vision of someone to paint. I studied their features and personalities, drawing and painting with the goal of capturing their true character. The more I observed, the more I was amazed by God’s creation. Every human being is precious — we are all His masterpieces.
Life is valuable and worth celebrating. Let’s honor one another’s talents and learn to see the best in humanity, even as we live in an imperfect world.
This series has since sparked many deep and thought-provoking conversations with my clients and guests. Many people end up somewhere in life, but few walk the narrow path on purpose — using their talents with intention, humility, and a heart aligned toward good.
Artist’s Statement & Disclaimer
Artist’s Statement
Created during 30 paintings in 30 days challenge (2017), revisited and completed in 2025.
This reflective artwork combines original poetry with portraiture and sound to explore themes of purpose, humility, and the enduring nature of truth.
Each portrait represents a human story — moments of light and imperfection — woven together through art as a meditation on the soul’s journey.
The work is not intended as commentary on, nor endorsement by, any individual depicted.
Rather, it seeks to honor the shared humanity that transcends fame, time, and circumstance.
Disclaimer
• This is a non-commercial artistic project created for educational, reflective, and expressive purposes only.
• Portraits of deceased individuals are presented respectfully and symbolically.
• Portraits of living individuals are artistic interpretations, not representations of endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship.
• No likeness, image, or name is used for commercial advertising or merchandising.
