Studying the Aging
Wrinkles
Soft Pastels, Colored Pencil
2019
There is so much history in peoples’ hands. Our hands give a little glimpse into the life and journey of a person.
Wisdom
Soft Pastels, Colored Pencil
24" x 13"
2019
Eyes hold so much depth and wisdom to a person. The crows feet of the eyes show a journey, each wrinkle telling a story.
Stories to Tell
Digital
8.5" x 11"
2019
Sitting down in the reclining chair, telling stories, and sharing news is a grandpa’s job, right?
Wishing
Digital
11"x 8.5"
2019
Why is it so hard to visit a loved one in a nursing home? What does life look like for them?
The Good Old Days
Soft Pastels, Colored Pencil
18"x 24"
2019
This piece is a blast to the past, that is a replication of a sepia photo of my grandparents. From the playfulness in the colors to the awkwardness in the couple’s stance, shows the start of a family unit.
Hopeful Interaction
Soft Pastels, Colored Pencil
18" x 24"
2019
Often times you see the older population in the grocery store. Some are desperate to strike up conversation...
Uncle Merle
Soft Pastels, Colored Pencil
18" x 24"
2019
Incorporating personal figures from my life, allowed for a better connection with me and my art. This peace aims to respect and honor my Uncle Merle.
Grandpa Hofer
18"x 24"
Reflecting on his younger days, I captured my Grandpa Hofer as a young man. Instead of a present day image, it is a memory of who he was.
Grandma
Digital
8.5" x 11"
2019
Smiling in the face of grief, my grandmother continues to live on without her husband of 59 years.
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