The SCHOOL LUNCH series is a visual essay on contemporary student life, created by on-site drawing, in real educational settings. The paintings present images concerning the nature of human relationships. My goal is to create humanistic awareness in a framework that is universally recognized. Each individual in my paintings is an actual person, drawn in the moment. These are quick sketches/likenesses; often the student is in conversation with myself or others. These drawings are the genesis of my paintings. Current cross-cultural, political, gender, and social issues and their emotional attitudes are explored in the shared experience of school lunch. SCHOOL LUNCH underlines perceptions that affirm cultural identity and brings together ideas espousing contemporary concerns, while encouraging a belief in the quality of human spirit.