“Following the shoot, Isi edited his favorite image to black and white and I had a visceral reaction! It was like looking at The Queen that lives within—the proverbial “Inner Being” in all of Her glory emanating strength, femininity, power, and glamour. She’s a study in contrast, direct with her gaze, at once nurturing yet challenging, and sublimely regal. I simply knew I had to print Her out on canvas and place Her slightly above my eye line causing me to subconsciously “keep my chin up” while looking into the mirror of my soul.”