Age and wisdom embodied with strength in a stranger’s face, no artist identified, no name for the man, identified and named by texture, color, and layers of paint- each conveying meaning.

The painting started showing with the first brown sketched layer the empty face of a man. Just an uninteresting mystery alone without the colors of paint.

Color filled the space, the second layer showing light, darkness, pain, stress, and wisdom. The shadows are purple with white borders suggesting strength.

Eyes and wrinkles, behind glasses, and strength are both present. Three layers likely and maybe six to tell the story.

Age and wisdom are embodied with strength.

Brent M. Jones

Brent writes with quiet confidence and curiosity, exploring communication, reinvention, and what truly matters. His reflections invite readers to slow down, reconsider their stories, and reconnect with the values that guide them. Through books, essays, and his What Matters newsletter, he offers writing that doesn’t shout—but still speaks clearly.