An artist from Ohio who had never previously visited Maine presented portraits of the Lewiston shooting victims to their families Saturday at the Auburn Mall.Ron Moore Jr. gave the portraits to the families at a private gathering at the Mall. The Youngstown, Ohio native has lived with Parkinson’s Disease for the last 19 years, and says his use of art to cope with his disease inspired him to try and help others cope with tragedy.”Art is my way of healing, my way of my therapy,” Moore said. “What inspired me to do this was that I feel that art is a huge tool that can be used in helping to heal, comfort and bless families who are grieving.”Moore had never been to Maine before travelling over the week. The trip was backed by Nutty Nettie’s Cafe in the mall along with other local businesses who learned of his drawings through social media.Moore has drawn portraits of other mass shooting victims, including those in Las Vegas and Uvalde. He says he hopes his gesture shows that you don’t have to know somebody to care about them.”My mentality is if you think that you love people enough, love them a little bit more,” Moore said. “I hope that when the families receive them, that they feel the love that I have. We are firm believers in loving beyond our walls, which means that I don’t have to know you to love you.”