These are still early days at school with lots of experimentation. There is some metallic auto paint on this canvas. The subject is myself and baby brother, Daniel Keeper. I am holding a tinker toy construction in my right hand and Daniel in my left. We were raised as twins though we are 14 months apart. Daniel is a sculptor today while continuing to pursue his life long passion of herpetology at Zoo Keeper in Austin
Working near the entrance of the Austin Children's Museum was a thing of pure joy. The kids wonder and excitement made me think of my own formative art experiences. Childhood is a time of realizing the power and magic of art. I was blessed by parents that encouraged my talents. How they found the time to recognize and support me, with seven other kids, has always left me grateful. This encouragement was reenforced by educators in elementary, jr. high, and high school. To this day I cannot type because Ms. Gerund (god bless her), at Johnston Junior High petitioned to allow me two semesters of freshman art. My birthdays were always filled with art supplies and books. I wanted to be an artist at an easel. That is what I saw in those kids eyes....mini me.
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