Corrupted Portrait Art

a black and white photo of a man in a tank top
An outdoor scene in a park. a merry-go-round is nearby. A mother squats down to help her little boy, who is crying and making a fuss. other kids are playing in the background but this little boy is very unhappy. Mom has a kind and gentle face and is trying to help him feel better.
bicyle resting against a wall
serene landscape with mountains and water
a man sitting in the dark with his arms crossed
An indoor scene in a grocery store. A mother squats down to help her little girl, who is crying and making a fuss. Shoppers are passing by and an employee stands off to the side wearing an apron. The lighting is focused on the little girl. Mom is about to be embarrassed.
a painting of a group of people walking up a hill
An outdoor scene on a street in town. A White Mom and African-American Dad with their two kids are sitting on a sidewalk bench. The mood is warm and safe. The kids have ice cream cones. Mom and Dad are talking.
wide landscape with natural scenery
a man sitting in the dark with his hands on his knees
still life arrangement of fruits and flowers
serene landscape with mountains and water
urban street with city activity
A koi pond seen from above, orange and white koi fish swimming among lily pads, clear water with subtle ripples, fallen cherry blossom petals floating on the surface, dappled sunlight
urban street with city activity
a watercolor painting of an elderly couple
So, you look at those captains and then at yourself and you wonder: “Why them, and not me?” As you paddle along in your pitiful state, a canoe you hope no one will see. But there’s just enough room for those trusted to you for safe passage, provisions, and tare. So, you keep to yourself, and you follow the shore, making passage for those in your care.
a tree in nature
a painting of a man with his arms crossed
still life with everyday objects
A koi pond seen from above, orange and white koi fish swimming among lily pads, clear water with subtle ripples, fallen cherry blossom petals floating on the surface, dappled sunlight
urban street with city activity
a painting of a man with no shirt on
a painting of a man holding a rope
a painting of a man with a robe on
a painting of a man with his hands in the air
a painting of a man in a red dress
a painting of a man holding a ball
a shirtless man standing in the dark
a man standing in the dark holding a stick
a man holding a pair of scissors in the dark
a painting of a man holding a ball
a man holding a ball in the dark
a black and white photo of a man in the dark
a man holding a knife in a dark room
a man standing in the dark with no shirt on
a black and white photo of a man playing with a ball
a couple of men standing next to each other in the dark
a couple of men standing next to each other in the dark
a couple of men standing next to each other in the dark
a shirtless man holding a baseball bat in the dark
a man holding a rope in the dark