Imago Dei Portraits is a journey of traveling to different communities and meeting people whose stories are often overlooked—people working hard simply to survive, carrying burdens, hardships, and unseen struggles. Along the way, I ask individuals if I can paint their portrait as a way of honoring their story and reminding them that they are not forgotten.

Each portrait becomes more than a painting. It becomes a moment to listen, encourage, pray, and share the love of God with someone who may rarely feel truly seen or valued. My hope is that every person I paint would walk away knowing they are heard, known, and deeply loved by God—that they bear His image and carry dignity and worth.

Your support helps provide the art materials, travel expenses, and meals—often with the person(s) I paint portraits of. Together, we can remind people that their story matters and that God has not forgotten them.

~Ruben Freedom Rodriguez

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