Leo Messi

One of my all time favorite athletes, in any sport, Lionel Messi has thrilled our household since 2006. Humble, electrifying, and a marvel on the pitch - we hope Leo keeps playing for another 10 years.

Leo's grandmother was the first advocate for his futbol talent,when he was tiny and undersized in childhood. She passed early in his life, and was unable to witness his meteoric rise to international fame. Every goal he's ever scored in his career, he looks to the sky to thank his grandmother for being the first person to believe in his abilities.

Graphite on Paper, 2017