Faces of war
This painting is of Father Tim, an Army chaplain who served in Iraq. Father Tim's humvee was hit by an IED in May 2004, leaving him severely injured.
The portrait is the work of artist Matt Mitchell who has painted the faces of 100 veterans for an exhibit called "100 Faces of War Experience." You can hear Mitchell describe his work in this "CBS Evening News" story.
The exhibit is currently on display at Chicago's National Veterans Art Museum.
Jeffrey Maurice Torres
First Lieutenant Jeffrey Maurice Torres served in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
The portrait is the work of artist Matt Mitchell who has painted the faces of 100 veterans for an exhibit called "100 Faces of War Experience."
Christopher Guy Miller
Christopher Miller is an active duty master sergeant with the Air Force.
The portrait is the work of artist Matt Mitchell who has painted the faces of 100 veterans for an exhibit called "100 Faces of War Experience."
Amy Donahue
After serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, Amy Donahue became a nurse.
The portrait is the work of artist Matt Mitchell who has painted the faces of 100 veterans for an exhibit called "100 Faces of War Experience."
Daniel M. Bearrunner
Daniel M. Bearrunner with the U.S. Navy served in Iraq during 2007 to 2008.
He is now a legislative liasion for the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
The portrait is the work of artist Matt Mitchell who has painted the faces of 100 veterans for an exhibit called "100 Faces of War Experience."
Tanya Karst
Tanya Karst, a Navy sonar technician, provided support for U.S. military operations in Afghanistan during 2001 to 2002.
She is currently a student.
The portrait is the work of artist Matt Mitchell who has painted the faces of 100 veterans for an exhibit called "100 Faces of War Experience."
Rick Yarosh
Rick Yarosh is an active duty Army sergeant. Yarosh received burns over 60 percent of his body on September 1, 2006 when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device.
The portrait is the work of artist Matt Mitchell who has painted the faces of 100 veterans for an exhibit called "100 Faces of War Experience."
Elizabeth O'Herrin
Elizabeth O'Herrin is a now a graduate student after serving for the Wisconsin National Guard.
The portrait is the work of artist Matt Mitchell who has painted the faces of 100 veterans for an exhibit called "100 Faces of War Experience."
Donisha Lindsey
Donisha Lindsey is an active duty human resources assistant for the U.S. Navy.
She served in the Persian Gulf during 2003.
The portrait is the work of artist Matt Mitchell who has painted the faces of 100 veterans for an exhibit called "100 Faces of War Experience."
Emilio Fernandez
A sergeant with the United States Marine Corps, Emilio Fernandez now works as an IT project manager for the Veteran's Adminstration.
The portrait is the work of artist Matt Mitchell who has painted the faces of 100 veterans for an exhibit called "100 Faces of War Experience."