drawing by lynn
When I draw or paint someone, I find myself exploring the heart of the person, and becoming sympathetic to their fears, their desires, their concerns. We can never fully understand what another person is feeling or their circumstances or history, but we can stretch into that in our portraits. We are limited by our skills. But we can still move in love toward the person, and see the fundamental value of another human being, when we draw them. For me, this is a spiritual practice.
