I painted this image while listening to news reports of terrorism, wars, and general atrocities I can’t mention here. I couldn’t help but think about the quote “Evil prevails when good people do nothing”. I considered how much strength and
I painted this image while listening to news reports of terrorism, wars, and general atrocities I can’t mention here. I couldn’t help but think about the quote “Evil prevails when good people do nothing”. I considered how much strength and determination it takes to stand up and do the right thing in the face of fear. Years ago, The Greatest Generation saved the world by standing up. Today, it seems we don’t have the same fortitude we once did.
I deal with these themes in my latest painting, Crossroads, and I think it makes a wonderful story starter for students to explore the idea of standing up in the face of adversity. Use this image