Through my figurative paintings in my Memories Make their Mark series, I embrace the quiet beauty that emerges through time, age, and lived experience. I’ve always been enchanted by the crow’s feet around my older relatives’ eyes, seeing them as joyful memories etched on their faces. My paintings reflect this admiration for aging, likening wrinkles to tree rings—symbols of personal history and growth.Through layers of paint and pastel, I invite viewers to embrace the depth and beauty of aging, recognizing it as a privilege and a testament to the stories that shape us.