Is the Old Mouse Still Mighty?, 30X22 Acrylic on Watercolor Paper
 
Mighty Mouse not as the invincible hero of my childhood, but as an aging figure carrying the weight of time, memory, and expectation. His cape and costume remain, but the posture and expression suggest something quieter and more reflective, asking what happens when strength is measured against age, fatigue, and experience.
 
The work plays with nostalgia of the hero. It asks whether power disappears with age, or whether it simply changes form.
 
The warm, sepia-toned palette gives the image the feeling of an old memory,  reinforcing the idea of a once-celebrated character looking back on who he was.
 
100% of the proceeds from the sale of this series of paintings are donated to the Gold Star Family Foundation in support of families who have lost a loved one in military service.