Kannon by Junkyo, the 20th century nun who had her arms sliced off by a mad man when she was 17 . The inscription is one of our favorites, “Every day is a good day.” Signed, “Painted without hands by Junkyo.”

Kannon by Junkyo

Kannon by Junkyo

And here’s a portrait of the artist:

The Artist, Junkyo