"Obstacle" is an abstract composed in red, orange and yellow. The image is a tribute to those with persistence and commitment in the face of adversity. This depiction of a gargantuan stone blocking the viewer's path has been scarred from many attempts to remove it but the roots that hold it in place have proven too strong to be broken. The painting is inspired by those who face insurmountable challenges with courage and bravery: "The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way. -Marcus Aurelius