PWD Artist Flexes Portrait Sketch of Late Pope Francis
A PWD artist from Davao City earned the admiration of netizens for his portrait sketch of the late Pope Francis.
Recently, Danpaulgonzales, a TikTok user, shared a video of his beautiful portrait sketch of the late Pope Francis. The post immediately spread like a wildfire on social media and garnered various reactions from the online community.
Dan Paul Gonzales, a 31-year-old deaf artist, created the artwork as a heartfelt tribute to the pope, showing respect and admiration for a leader who inspired millions.

“As a deaf artist, I often feel the need to overcome barriers to communicate my art, and his message of embracing differences gave me strength and hope,” Gonzales said.
Gonzales said he poured his emotions into the piece, wanting to honor the memory of someone who stood for kindness, compassion, and acceptance. As a deaf artist, he often faces challenges when expressing himself, but the pope’s messages gave him the courage to continue sharing his art with the world.
The PWD artist found a way to communicate his grief and gratitude, showing that art can speak even louder than words.
@danpaulgonzales Rip Pope francis. 2 hours finish Pencil on Canvas 16×20 April 21, 2025 I am deaf Artist I'm open commission painting ( made to order ) You can dm me for details. #danpaulgonzales #artist #deafartist #artwork #art #popefrancis #2025 #viral ♬ son original – 🌅🤍🫶🏻
The late Pope Francis was known for his strong advocacy for the marginalized. Inspired by these values, he continues to use his gift to inspire and bring hope to others.
“His advocacy for the marginalized inspired me to continue creating and sharing my art with the world,” he added.

Dan Paul is currently accepting art commissions and welcomes anyone who wants to support his journey. Interested individuals can contact him through Dan Paul Gonzales on Facebook, @danpaulg on Instagram, and @danpaulgonzales on TikTok.
Here is the full post:
“Rip Pope francis.
2 hours finish
Pencil on Canvas
16×20
April 21, 2025
I am deaf Artist
I’m open commission painting ( made to order )
You can dm me for details.”
The internet users expressed their admiration for the artist:


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