BRING A STORY HOME
Portrait No. 1 — Art as Ministry
Medium: Watercolor, pen and ink, marker, graphite, screen tone on Arches paper
Size: 8 × 8 in (14 × 14 in framed) • 1/1 original • 2025
This portrait is the first work in my Art as Ministry series: a mission to honor people experiencing hardships through dignifying, handcrafted portraits. Each piece is a one-of-one original, professionally framed and ready to hang.
50% of the sale goes directly to the person portrayed, offering immediate support for shelter, food, transportation, and stability.
The remaining 50% sustains the project so more individuals can be seen, valued, and helped.
EARNEST COER
Earnest approached me as I was walking and asked if I could help him out with some coffee and donuts. He told me he was hungry, so i suggested I buy him lunch and he happily agreed. I returned with Moe’s and a Coke and we chatted a bit before I explained my mission and what I am trying to do. He agreed to collaborate on a portrait and allowed me to take his photos for references. He was very kind, and when he flashed his smile I saw a child like glow emanating from him. He said he needed help with food, shelter, and money.
““A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.””