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TO HONOR
THEIR SACRIFICE

memorials for

the heroes in our society

Doctor

ABOUT THIS PROJECT

My name is Xinyi Christine Zhang, and I started the Portraits of the Brave Project in April 2020 when I was 15, using my love for art to give back to the community. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to honor those who have lost their lives on the front lines and provide solace to their families by drawing and distributing digital memorials free of chargeI decided to draw digital art portraits because families can easily print and frame the portrait, send them to relatives, etc. 

 

These heroes possess the courage that many can only aspire to have, and they truly deserve it--this pandemic has left its mark in history, and these heroes should be remembered as a shining light during these dark times. Now, I have expanded my project to include any heroes in our society who lost their lives for a heroic cause. 

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A beautiful portrait does not have to be bought with thousands of dollars. In my memorial drawings, a low-quality reference image can be turned to high-quality portraits, with added splashes of vibrant, unique colors that truly bring the picture to life. A memorial can bring much sentimental value and warmth into a family, and it can capture snippets of happiness that a photo simply cannot. 

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Please feel free to browse the gallery on the "Completed Works" page and remember these heroes who sacrificed their lives to help others. 

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(Articles republished in Newsela, The Spokesman Review, ARTISAN Magazine, city newspapers, and more)

A Few of the Responses...

"We cried a little to be honest we are so grateful everyone sees the hero he truly was."

"This portrait is part of a project by a young artist trying to do what she can during these turbulent times. My family really appreciates her efforts."

"I honestly don't think I have cried this much since he died, you don't know how proud I am that somebody worked on his portrait."

"She captured my father's smile perfectly."

"This truly means so much to me and my family."

"I imagined him smiling at me and made me cry. So this was very touching."

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