This is Momma Zawati, her name means "gift"...each line on her face speaks of pain turned into wisdom and loss molded into strength. Her journey is a powerful testament to the beauty of resilience—her spirit shines and she is radiant, like gold illuminating in the art form called kintsugi.
Memorial Portrait
16 x 20 Oil on Canvas Portrait
I'm thrilled to have completed this portrait commission, especially because it was created in memory of a dearly loved family member. It's always an honor to be chosen to create such a special gift for someone. Sometimes painting someone's portrait goes beyond just seeing the face, it's about capturing the essence of that person. In this case, the subject loved fun, bling, and brilliant colors. So the client and I decided early on to add the gold and make the flowers a bit fun and quirky, to kind-of go along with this sweet lady's style.
