“Maria, Full of Grace”
Oil on panel with gold leaf

I wanted to capture my student’s quiet strength.
The gold leaf nods to the sacred language of iconography. It echoes traditions with signs of wear. Elements of modern asymmetry juxtapose against her softness and simplicity.
I am grateful for the opportunity to paint her.

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