To all my friends, customers and LA people. The wildfires raging through Los Angeles have brought destruction we can feel in the air and homes reduced to ash, memories scattered in smoke, and landscapes forever changed. It’s a heavy reminder of how fragile life can be and how quickly everything can shift. But in the face of destruction, resilience has a way of shining through. People are stepping up—neighbors helping neighbors, strangers offering shelter, communities coming together in ways that remind us of our shared humanity. In times like these, art becomes more than a luxury; it becomes a necessity. A painting can express what words cannot, a melody can bring comfort where silence feels too loud, and stories can remind us that even in our darkest moments, we are not alone. This is not the first time Los Angeles has faced hardship, and it won’t be the last. But this city has a way of rebuilding itself, stronger, more connected, more alive than ever. The hills will turn green a...