Hope

Ink and pastel on paper, mounted on wood

16” x 20”

Created in a moment of emotional reset, this piece reflects the fragile but undeniable presence of renewal after loss. The soft, washed tones and delicate linework suggest vulnerability, while the subtle interaction between figure and insect becomes a quiet symbol of persistence and transformation. The flower emerges as a gentle anchor—representing growth that continues even when everything feels uncertain. Hope speaks to the realization that resilience often arrives quietly, in small moments that restore forward movement.