YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -  After three journalists were killed in Ukraine last week, local artist, Ron Moore is paying tribute to them in the best way he knows how: creating portraits in their honor.

Moore has now completed all three portraits including Pierre Zakrzewski, Oleksandra Kuvshynova and Brent Renauld.

Moore expressed his gratitude for these journalists for keeping the public up to date on the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. 

"I believe it's important to pay tribute to these folks. It's people like these journalists who keep us informed as to what's going on in the Ukraine. Their dedication and perseverance to excellence in journalism are commendable and they deserve to have this tribute," Moore said.