Gratitude (2024)
Oil on canvas 18”×24”
 
This painting depicts an elderly man wearing worn gloves and coveralls, carrying a garden hoe toward a cotton field. Despite the challenging labor ahead, his face beams with a smile, driven by the hope and belief that his efforts will create a better future for his family and future generations. The cotton field, representing arduous work, is counterbalanced by his hopeful expression, reflecting that gratitude born from hope can sustain resilience even in the toughest of circumstances.
 
Gratitude symbolizes how a heart filled with thankfulness and hope for a brighter tomorrow can transform labor into joy. When we are driven by the promise of a better future, gratitude becomes the fuel that helps us endure and persevere.