Despite having been inspired by a multitude of diverse subjects throughout his artistic career, Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori's gallery owner asks him to compile an exhibition focusing on his dark-skinned portraits.

Artist Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori explains how, with some notable exceptions, the representation of European figures and history have often been prevalent in art. It is his hope that art throughout the world will increasingly reflect figures of African descent, particularly through the eyes of artists of African descent themselves.

Colombian artist Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori shows us his studio and palette of colors, in addition to explaining about the ideal lighting conditions for many artists.

Artist Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori explains the roles of his color palette and light in his attempt to represent a plethora of shades of brown and black skin.

Colombian artist Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori explains how the "alla prima" [wet-on-wet] style of painting influences his work.

In the conclusion to this series about Colombian painter Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori, he shares with us how he has evolved with age and how such has affected his work.

Despite his outwardly tough exterior, Kevin occasionally observes his father's softer side.

In moments when his father's sternness is difficult to comprehend, Kevin clings on to his tender memories with him.

While trying to defend his father against his classmate's jokes, Kevin realizes that like so many of us, he actually has very little idea what his father's job entails.

Upon arrival home from school, Kevin attempts to converse with his parents to try to better understand his father's job.

Kevin's dad approaches him to offer some insight into his job, but after a previous brushoff, Kevin is determined to give him the cold shoulder.

Hoping to gain some insight into his father's complex character, Kevin accompanies him on a field trip to his office.

Kevin is impressed and taken aback by the respect his father commands at his office.

Kevin's trip to the office helps him to see his father- and the world- in a different light.

An unexpected act by his father inspires in Kevin yet another lifely epiphany.