Lara has a story

My first life size person! I heard this little girl’s story and had to paint her. She was a blast to paint! 

2 feet by 4 feet in oil

 

This painting is my effort to capture the essence of Lara.

Lara was the smallest kindergartener in her class and had recently moved from Pakistan. 

Even though she was a hard worker, she was starting school far behind her peers. 

With just six weeks of help and love from my uncle her teacher, 

she was able to be at standard grade level of reading. 

Having also struggled in grade school because of dyslexia, I fell in love with her example.
Lara is not the only one with a story. We all have struggles and challenges in our life that we can overcome. 

Just like Lara.