Be Gracious

She’s trying — and maybe that’s the most relatable thing about her. With her carefully painted face, oversized earrings, styled curls, and a flower perched just so, she represents the quiet effort many of us make to present ourselves well, even when we feel unsure inside. This piece is both playful and tender. It’s about the masks we wear, the little touches we add to feel seen, and the grace we all need — from others and ourselves — as we simply try to show up. Be Gracious is a reminder that everyone carries something, and behind every polished exterior is a human heart.

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.” —Numbers 6:24–25

20″ h 16″ w

Canvas, gesso, paint, found objects