This is a painting of a close family friend, Alan Kleinberg. When he was younger. he was a photographer and producer; he was even nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for the film “Down by Law.” His photography is how he met my aunt, who for many years was a well-known model for “Vogue and Mademoiselle.” They were friends since they were young artists, and now she is his caretaker because he has pretty severe Alzheimer’s, which also makes his bipolar disorder worse. But he has a big heart and he’s very sweet. His face is very expressive and you can read his emotions really easily, which is why he’s a great subject.

– Haleigh Monahan, sophomore Art major and Honors minor