This is a tribute to my Great Uncle Julius and my father, David. Julius hoarded tools and hardware. He was an inventor, vaudeville actor and house painter. He had three structures full of stuff. The tablesaw came from one of those warehouses. My dad, an architect, is also a reasonable carpenter. I can cut a good mitre and keep most of my fingers (so far)!
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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