self portrait Matthew 14 :28 -31 “There’s something about faith that moves beyond words. It’s raw, uncertain, and often tested in the middle of the storm. This piece is my way of capturing that moment of belief, doubt, and divine rescue.” In Matthew 14:28, Peter sees Jesus walking on the sea and calls out, ‘Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.’ And at that moment, against all odds, he steps out of the boat.” But faith isn’t just about stepping out it’s about staying afloat. Peter walks… until fear takes hold. He sees the wind, the waves… and he begins to sink.” This piece was all about tension light against storm, faith against fear. I wanted the composition to show Jesus’ steady presence, contrasted with Peter’s desperate grasp. The storm is raging, but there’s peace in Christ’s figure.” The choice of colors was intentional warm, divine light draped over Jesus, while Peter is wrapped in the deep blues and greens of uncertainty.” “But the most powerful....