Superhero

Often I find myself suddenly in a situation: juggling and trying not to drop phone, wallet, and drink on the street, or maybe hitting an unsolvable tech problem in the last minutes of a project.
In steps my partner, and with the smallest of gestures or words, saves the moment. This is when I sing to him: "Everyday hero...", stretching out the syllables and throwing my arms wide so he can fully appreciate my tribute. We laugh, but I mean it.
 

In 2009 I was practicing a lot of martial arts and painting celebrity portraits. Bruce Lee's skills as a martial artist and trailblazer led me to choose him as a subject.

Bruce Lee, charcoal and oil paint on canvas, 34"x28"

I loved the power of the red, but looking for something more personal, decided to put myself in the picture.

Kickboxer, charcoal and oil paint on canvas, 48"x24"

Kickboxer, charcoal and oil paint on canvas, 48"x24"

Me as superhero! I dropped the red but kept the broad, loaded brushstrokes and comic book look of the image.

Healthcare and essential workers, relatives stepping in for trained professionals, and so many others are performing true acts of self sacrifice and heroism every day.
But for the rest of us, or me anyway, actively appreciating heroes at home lifts all our spirits.
Who is your everyday hero? Or are you someone else's hero? Reply below and let me know!

All the best,

Alissa