My Grandfather

Artist Statement: This work was created with oil based colored pencils, watercolor, and acrylic paint. I created this picture to pay respect to my Grandfather who came to the United States to make a better life for his family. I really wanted to build up layers and details on the face to show the seriousness of my grandfather’s efforts to create a successful and happy life for his family. The splatters and abstract negative space is left unfinished purposely to show that his efforts will need to be continued by my father, myself, and future generations.