Some pieces whisper rather than shout — this one does both at once, arranging hearts into a familiar shape that feels patched and upright. It's acrylic on a 20 x 20 canvas, part of the Happy Holidays series where lightness and reflection share space. I wanted to honor the ordinary America I love: messy, stubborn, full of heart, not the idea of empire but the people who live it every day. The painting isn't for sale, but the page shows the texture, the hand-painted marks, and the little printed patterns peeking through the hearts — details that ask to be seen close up. Click through to the artwork page to see more images and my short note on the piece — and if it sparks a conversation you'd like to have, I'm here to talk.
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