This series, “Faces of Warriors”, was inspired by my mom, family, friends, and community members who have been affected by cancer. Cancer does not affect just those who are diagnosed. It affects their family, friends, and community who all rally behind their loved ones while they fight for their life. My mom surviving breast cancer in 2005, melanoma in 2007, and uterine cancer in 2010 was not easy for my family. Not long ago, my brother-in-law battled thyroid cancer and this past summer a close family friend, Suz Barnes, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Within the past 3 years I have lost my grandmother to stomach cancer, my mom’s best friend, Diana Vincent, to breast cancer, and my dad’s best friend, Paul Keene, to brain cancer. All of these events have strengthened my faith and made me realize how much of an impact cancer has on people and their loved ones. My mom along with my other family and friends who have battled cancer have always shown me how strong one person can be. When I was down they were still the ones cheering me up and telling me that everything was going to be alright.
All too often cancer is described in numbers. We are given facts during months like Breast Cancer awareness that tell us statistics such as how many people are diagnosed each year, but rarely are we shown the names and faces of those who are battling the disease with their unique journey. This project gave me the opportunity to let the strong warriors tell their individual stories. This group of people deserve a voice and for their journey to be heard. People fear of going through what these individuals and their families have gone through. I am honored that the individuals up on this wall allowed for me to listen to their story and include their portrait in this project. Every single one of these people inspire me, their community, friends, family, and fellow cancer warriors every single day.
Mikey Hoffman, pigment print, 23x32, 2019
Angie Lewis, pigment print, 9x9, 2019
Pam Banks, pigment print, 9x9, 2019
Cheryl Hughes, pigment print, 9x9, 2019
Grant Northrop, pigment print, 23x32, 2019
Cole Willey, pigment print, 23x32, 2019
Greg Whitten, pigment print, 23x32, 2019
Tiana Andrews, pigment print, 9x9, 2019
Lisa Collins, pigment print, 9x9, 2019
Lauren Mangold, pigment print, 9x9, 2020
Rick Garner, pigment print, 23x32, 2019
Karen Haddaway, pigment print, 9x9, 2019
Alicia Moore, pigment print, 9x9, 2019
Carol Hunsicker, pigment print, 9x9, 2019
Angie Cronshaw, pigment print, 23x32, 2019
Kathie Cowell, pigment print, 23x32, 2019
April Holland, pigment print, 9x9, 2020
Michelle Mason, pigment print, 9x9, 2019
Mary Kay Verdery, pigment print, 9x9, 2020
Kyle McCracken, pigment print, 23x32, 2019
Wanda Dawson, pigment print, 23x32, 2019
Kari Overington, pigment print, 9x9, 2019
Micki North, pigment print, 9x9, 2019
Suz Barnes, pigment print, 9x9, 2020
Kerry Knaly, pigment print, 23x32, 2019
Debbie Mills, pigment print, 23x32, 2019
Peggy Wilson, pigment print, 23x32, 2019
Lines, Rule of Thirds, & Symmetry
Stormy Pier, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Pier Structure, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Storm Clouds, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Tree Stump, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Spiral Stairs, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Rough Seas Pier, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Wooded Pier, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Wooden Plank Hole, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Dining Room, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Hoop, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Pool Table, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Cross, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Bronco, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Mustang, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Thunderbird, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Garage, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Ford Sign #1, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Ford Sign #2, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Fan, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Frog, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Corn, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Grass, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Abstract Studio Work
Slinky, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Dominoes, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Color Pencils #1, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Color Pencils #2, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Galaxy, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Pink Party, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Lifestyle Portraits
Timmy, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Owie, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Jordan and Blake, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
High School Blues, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Dad, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Parrish, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Horseback Rider, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
City Hall || Philadelphia, PA
39.9524° N, 75.1634° W
City Hall #1, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
City Hall #2, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
City Hall #3, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
City Hall #4, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
City Hall #5, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
City Hall #6, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
City Hall #7, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
City Hall #8, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
City Hall #9, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason || Rehoboth Beach, DE
38.7209° N, 75.0760° W
The Offseason #1, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason #2, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason #3, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason #4, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason #5, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason #6, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason #7, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason #8, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason #9, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason #10, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason #11, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason #12, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason #13, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason #14, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason #15, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason #16, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason #17, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
The Offseason #18, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
SteelStacks || Bethlehem, PA
40.6259° N, 75.3705° W
SteelStacks #1, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
SteelStacks #2, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
SteelStacks #3, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
SteelStacks #4, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
SteelStacks #5, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
SteelStacks #6, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
SteelStacks #7, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
SteelStacks #8, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
SteelStacks #9, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
SteelStacks #10, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
SteelStacks #11, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
SteelStacks #12, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
SteelStacks #13, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
SteelStacks #14, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary || Philadelphia, PA
39.9683° N, 75.1727° W
Eastern State Penitentiary #1, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #2, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #3, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #4, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #5, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #6, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #7, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #8, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #9, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #10, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #11, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #12, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #13, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #14, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #15, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #16, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #17, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #18, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Eastern State Penitentiary #19, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Second Bank of the United States || Philadelphia, PA
39°56′54.86″N, 75°8′55.2″W
Second Bank of the United States #1, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Second Bank of the United States #2, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Second Bank of the United States #3, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Second Bank of the United States #4, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Second Bank of the United States #5, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Second Bank of the United States #6, pigment print, 10x15, 2018
Second Bank of the United States #7, pigment print, 10x15, 2018