A Leon Papillon Originale | Forgiveness

An excerpt from Chapter Twenty-six of LEFT UNREAD, titled Sacrifice Change:

A most certain way to help mend a broken heart is to find it within oneself to forgive—not only the other person but oneself as well. The sooner we can bring our minds and hearts to a state of forgiveness, the sooner we heal.

Noel created this original drawing in 2002 while in the middle of a crisis, struggling with whether or not he could forgive a special someone. He initially sketched what appeared to be the number "7" with its reflection cast—but it evolved into something more: a figure walking with arms swinging wildly, trying to escape turbulence, struggling with identity, fighting off demons, dealing with a broken heart, and searching for a way to forgive.

The drawing also inspired a new song titled Sacrifice Change. The complete story is told in Chapter Twenty-six of Noel's book, LEFT UNREAD The Stories Behind the Songs of Noel Carol, releasing January 2026. Read the introduction →  here.

From a distance, the drawing transforms into what appears to be an abstract profile. Art is subjective—perhaps you'll see yourself or someone else in it.

This collection contains twelve sizes, ranging from 6" x 6" to 40" x 60", suitable for any space where forgiveness and healing are honored.

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