24x48in Oil+Copper+Iron on wood 

This vibrant Mardi Gras-themed portrait features Ezra, the artist’s son, radiating a mix of youthful curiosity and cultural pride. The composition juxtaposes bold, saturated hues of green, purple, and gold, classic Mardi Gras colors, against an abstract, textured background. Ezra dons a whimsical, oversized jester hat, tilted with flair, and a luminous yellow brim that contrasts with his sharp black glasses. His face, painted in rich tones of blue and green, adds a mask-like, otherworldly quality, evoking both the joy and mystique of Mardi Gras traditions.

The meticulous brushwork captures both the individuality of the subject and the celebratory atmosphere of the season, blending realism and abstraction to create a timeless ode to New Orleans culture and family.