Original Piece: Charcoal and white chalk on toned paper, 2021
From the book Unveiled. In the Bible, Naomi’s story is one of tragedy and heartbreak, but also redemption. She experiences soul-crushing grief after her husband and two sons die from famine. But through her daughter-in-law Ruth’s loyalty and eventual husband Boaz’s generosity, she finds hope and joy once again through a grandson. Her story is about family love and those who love us picking us up when our strength is gone. In this drawing, I wanted to capture that combination of grief and hope.
Size: 12″ x 18″