The Heart Fears Nothing, 40 x 30, oil on canvas American Indians painted their faces for many reasons: Protection from the sun, ceremonial, personal recognition and others Here, he wears white paint, white being the color of light, life and the Southeast - where the Sun rises with life-renewing power. The heavy white paint or clay is a prayer for long life. The lines of flesh represent the straight roads that lead to the Great Spirit You can see more of my work at http://www.khenderson.com