Decided to go visit friends in Washington State, where we made music, ate incredible seafood and were mesmerized by the tide. Camped, hiked, painted and visited a cousin along the way. Upper Manresa Beach, Williamette Loop, and a Southern Oregon beach are depicted here. Did not paint Washington. It was play time. The little pocket state parks are very well run. Beach camping is always a challenge but these campgrounds all had hot showers.
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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Tyson Stoll (Wednesday, 12 April 2017 04:11)
I don't know what to say, of course I'm complimentary, but , see elements of seeing a mentor without even knowing or seeing you. I feel very close to you through you're work,Thanks