Last week, I showed you The Return of the King.
I'm still working on it. The final painting is close.

There's a question I need to ask you at the end of this.
It matters for what comes next.

But first,

On my walk this week, a podcast started talking about The Wizard of Oz.
And I couldn't let it go.

Three travelers. Each one convinced he was broken.


The Scarecrow, sure he had no brain.
The Tin Man, sure he had no heart.
The Lion, sure he had no courage.

They searched the whole way for what they were already carrying.
It took the journey to teach them.

That's why I paint what I paint.
To capture the middle of the human story. The part you're still living.
What's a life with nothing left to overcome?

The storms.
The waiting.
The fear.
The sacrifice.

One more thing...

I've read every message you sent about The Return of the King.
More than 1,000 of you have already voted to make it a print.

So here's my ask: what should go along side that print?

Choose what you want to see

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leave a comment on why after you vote.


I'll check back in with you next Friday.

Sam

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