The Colors and Stripes of Our Flag

When I received my US Citizenship in 2006, I painted "Land of Many Stripes" (see below) to represent the United States of America.  I was born and raised in the Philippines which I love and honor.  Now, I have sworn loyalty to this country which I admire and have grown to love, yet criticize at times.  Because I can.

Land of Many Stripes

I painted a second piece, below, as a variation of the first one, above.

Stripes II

In light of the recent Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling that same-sex couples be allowed to marry, my "flags have never been so meaningful" for they represent all the peoples of this land of all "stripes" - white, black, red, yellow, LGBT, or straight.