When I moved to Chicago in 1985, I remember that people were talking about Oprah Winfrey and her talk show. The career she builds and the successes she has achieved are, to say the least, very impressive. I do not know her well, but when I was looking for another portrait subject of a strong woman, I stumbled across her images and decided to paint her. I like her saying: “Know what sparks the light in you, then use that light to illuminate the world”. This is so true.