My sister turned 23 on Friday. She is living in an apartment attached to a house, and she’s been nagging me for art. Instead of allowing her to take something I’ve already finished, I decided to paint a larger piece that reflected Maria more personally. Maria likes bright colors. She loves Americana and is passionate about our young nation’s history. The piece that was formed from my knowledge of and love for my sister became “Independence”. The background is whiter than it appears here. I used Prussian blue, Grumbacher red, gold, and titanium white. Maria loved it, and I am quite happy with the result:
A Patriot in Prague 