“Characters of Color,” a series of three-dimensional oil portraits, represents the visual uniqueness of cultures around the world. The combination of diversities unites us as a whole.

The portraits displayed represent powerful women embellished with vintage textiles, jewelry, metal and other repurposed materials.


“Anoosh” 38" x 26”

“Basira” 38” x 26”

“Du Juan” 38” x 26”

“Jo” - 38” x 26”

“Keiko” 38” x 38”

“Ma” 42” x 29”

“Maria” 18” x 24”

“Mersi” 50” x 38”

“Nellie” 38” x 26”

“Pearl” 38” x 26”

“Selma” 18” x 24”

“Tashi” 38” x 26”

“Umo #1” 38” x 44”

“Umo #2” 48” x 44”