Common Heroes
The “Common Heroes” project features everyday people who are inspirational to others.
I first started experimenting by making paintings based on portraits that Dave Jordano, a photographer I admire, had created in Detroit.
Then I started painting people I knew who had a quiet way of being resilient and inspiring.
Finally, I asked friends and neighbors who they think is a hero in our community. I interviewed these people to integrate elements of their stories into painted portraits.
These portraits were created in part thanks to support from Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Cafe Con Leche, DMex printing, Blick Art Materials, and Raymond Lozano.
Read MoreI first started experimenting by making paintings based on portraits that Dave Jordano, a photographer I admire, had created in Detroit.
Then I started painting people I knew who had a quiet way of being resilient and inspiring.
Finally, I asked friends and neighbors who they think is a hero in our community. I interviewed these people to integrate elements of their stories into painted portraits.
These portraits were created in part thanks to support from Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Cafe Con Leche, DMex printing, Blick Art Materials, and Raymond Lozano.
