Painted for the 2026 United States Semiquincentennial, commemorating 250 years of American independence, this watercolor honors the Liberty Bell as a timeless emblem of liberty and perseverance. Through delicate washes and layered tones, the painting captures the bell’s historic texture, blending warm browns and cool grays to reveal its weathered surface. Soft, luminous highlights shine through the iconic crack, symbolizing enduring hope and resilience. Surrounding muted washes evoke solemn reverence and quiet strength. This work invites reflection on the lasting echo of freedom and the continuing journey toward justice that defines the American spirit.
Painted for the 2026 United States Semiquincentennial, commemorating 250 years of American independence, this watercolor honors the Liberty Bell as a timeless emblem of liberty and perseverance. Through delicate washes and layered tones, the painting captures the bell’s historic texture, blending warm browns and cool grays to reveal its weathered surface. Soft, luminous highlights shine through the iconic crack, symbolizing enduring hope and resilience. Surrounding muted washes evoke solemn reverence and quiet strength. This work invites reflection on the lasting echo of freedom and the continuing journey toward justice that defines the American spirit.