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Artist paints portraits of homeless people and gives them the proceeds

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brian peterson faces of santa ana project painting homeless people portraits
Shannon with his portrait (Picture: Brian Peterson)

For when you need reassurance that yes, there are good people in the world.

Brian Peterson is the man behind Faces of Santa Ana, a new project that’s sharing the stories of California’s homeless community with the wider world.

Inspired to shine a light on the real experiences of those living without a home, Brian started talking to members of Santa Ana’s homeless community, asking them their stories and painting their portraits.

After creating his paintings – and asking each homeless person to sign the corner – Brian sells them downtown.


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