At 99, my Grandpa was very social, relevant and wise with a sharp dry wit and an expected pessimism that I found hilarious.

As an artist he kept me accountable! He and my Grandma were my cheer squad and accountability coaches...wanting weekly updates on what I was painting, what I’d sold, what I was doing next. They hung my art in every room of their house...irrelevant if they liked it or not, just proud that I’d painted it.

2017 Percival’s Portrait Finalist