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(watercolor on paper) original size 17"x22"

When my brother grew out his hair and beard I had to have him pose for me. I've been reading a book of meditations that draws from several different cultures and religions. It got me wondering, "what would Buddha be like if he were alive today? How would Jesus view our wars?" Religion is often used to justify violence, which seems contradictory to me. So I thought I'd explore the image of a peace maker as a action hero.