Atelier 2014
Atelier 2014 Greene Art Gallery October 16, 2014
Ken Davies, Atelier 2014
Welcome to Ken Davies: Atelier 2014 We are thrilled to welcome Ken Davies Atelier back to the Greene Art Gallery. Our first atelier show with Ken last year was a rousing success with many sales and much critical acclaim. This year’s show aims to please with the addition of two artists, John Falato and Jo-Anne Scavetta, who will join Paul Lipp, Daniel Patrick Buckley and Michael Theise. Ken Davies’ work is in many still life collections around the world. He has shown his work here at the Greene Art Gallery since 1987, and, indeed, the founder of the Gallery, Richard B. Greene, considered Ken to be the foremost living trompe l’oeil artist in the world. As with last year’s Atelier, all of the paintings in the show have been conceived and were critiqued by Ken but have been executed by five handpicked artists, who were all students of his. Artists usually work in isolation but in this case their work is driven by Ken, critiqued by him and then presented under both of their names. Join us for this Ken Davies celebration of fine still life and trompe l’oeil paintings. We look forward to seeing you at the Greene Art Gallery for this remarkable show. Kathryn H. Greene Director Greene Art Gallery 29 Whitfield Street Guilford, CT 06437 203.453.4162 greeneartgallery.com
Definition of atelier: “Atelier” is the French word for workshop where a master artist and a number of assistants work together producing paintings that went out in the master artist’s name. This was standard for European artists from the Middle Ages to the 18th or 19th century, and commonplace elsewhere in the world.
About two years ago the coordination between my eyes and hands finally stopped obeying what my brain was telling them to do. This, according to my doctor, was due to the beginning of Parkinson’s Disease. It was a wake up call to me and I started to wonder how the hundreds of painting images I still had in my head were going to be realized. I then started to think about the “from the studio of…” or “atelier” paintings and I realized that most of the giants in the history of art practiced this including Rembrandt, Rubens, Tiepolo, etc., to name a few. Also, many contemporary artists, including two of the biggest names in the business, have been using this method for years. That made me question – if the guys in the past could work that way – why can’t I? So, I had a meeting with three of my artist friends, Paul Lipp, Dan Buckley and Mike Theise. The result was that all
of them enthusiastically agreed to join me in forming an atelier. I would supply the props, design the composition, and decide the lighting, then pick which of the three artists to paint it. My modern twist to the traditional atelier system is that credit will be given to the assistant, therefore you will see two signatures on each painting. Any proceeds from these paintings will be split between the painter and me. The first atelier exhibition last year was a huge success for all concerned and so Kathryn Greene decided to do it again! I have made an important change this year – I invited John Falato and Jo-Anne Scavetta to join the atelier. Both are accomplished artists in their own right as you will see in this catalogue. So, welcome to the second atelier show – hope you continue to find it interesting and unique. Ken Davies 2014
Red Scent Bottle This is the first painting completed for this exhibit. It has been getting rave reviews by everyone including the rest of the artists in the atelier. It was painted by Jo-Anne Scavetta who is the first female to join the group.
Toleware Coal Scuttle Crescent Pin Cushion
I borrowed the Toleware Coal Scuttle from a friend in New Hampshire several years ago. It sat in my studio until this year when I finally decided how to use it. It was painted by Paul Lipp.
Next to the Cupboard study This study was inspired by my painting Next to the Cupboard which I did many years ago. That painting was on the cover of my first book, Painting Sharp Focus Still Life and is in the collection of the Brandywine Museum.
Ivory Pin Cushion I think this is the smallest pin cushion I own – and I own a few! I used it myself in the painting Mini Pincushion, this is its second incarnation.
Sun and Hay II
Three Flasks
Indian Card Trompe ___ back? What’s on your
Seven Eleven Blue Aggie Trompe
Every time you throw these dice you get seven or eleven! If you carefully examine the dice you will find out why.
Turkeys on Walnut Hill I woke up one morning this past winter – looked out the window and the entire back meadow had been covered with wet snow which turned all the trees into this lacey winter scene. I immediately thought that this would be a perfect subject for John Falato’s first atelier painting. John is well known for such detail in his own landscapes. The wild turkeys echo the turkeys I used to paint for Wild Turkey Bourbon.
Vintage Sewing Box
Box, Book and Pincushion
White Pin Cushion
Bed Warmer with Pumpkin
Bed Warmer with Scent Bottle Bed Warmer Paintings
Bed Warmer with White Pumpkin
I thought it would be fun to have three of the artists paint the same subject – each without the others knowledge. It was an interesting experience showing how each artist is able to successfully render a Ken Davies painting in their own way.
Scent Flask
Elephant Bell When I found this bell in an antique store I thought it was called elephant bell because of the size – rather large. I have since learned that these bronze bells were hung from both sides of an elephant to alert people on crowded narrow roads in India.
Crock Lid This lid came with a jug attached, but eventually became the subject by itself. It suggests my interest in non-objective painting .
Don’t Take Any Wooden Eggs The title Don’t Take Any Wooden Eggs was obviously inspired by the old saying “Don’t Take Any Wooden Nickels!”
World War I Victory Medal This painting started with the WWI ammo box I found at an antique store. The World War I Victory Medal seems a timely addition as this is the centennial of the commencement of that war.
Leather Headed Mallett
Queen Bee Carrier The wooden box in the center of this painting was used by the bee keeper to carry the queen bee. The shape and design of the box fascinated me as well as its use.
Photograph Album This prop looks like an antique book but when opened it’s an old photo album. I was intrigued with the white porcelain beads, which I had never seen before, and the rich brown leather cover.
Ken Davies Atelier 2014 Bed Warmer with Pumpkin 15 ½ x11¾ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Ivory Pin Cushion 14 x 8 ¾ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Michael Theise
Three Flasks 7 ¾ x 10 ¾ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Michael Theise
Bed Warmer with Scent Bottle 13 5/8 x 11 7/8 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Jo-Anne Scavetta
Leather Headed Mallett 16 x 12 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Toleware Coal Scuttle 23 ¼ x 5 ½ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Bed Warmer with White Pumpkin 15 ¾ x 15 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley
Matches Striker 20 x 10 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Turkeys on Walnut Hill 7 ¾ x 23 ¾ in., oil on board Ken Davies with John Falato
Blue Aggie Trompe 12 ½ x 18 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley
Millinery Hat Form 10 ½ x 13 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Village Francais Milk Can 11 ¼ x 8 ¾ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Box, Book and Pincushion 11 ½ x 16 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Next to the Cupboard Study 9 ½ x 7 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Vintage Green 6 ¼ x 10 ½ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Cigar Holder 11 ½ x 16 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Photograph Album 10 ¾ x 8 ½ in., oil on board Ken Davies with John Falato
Vintage Red 6 ¼ x 10 ½ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Classic KD 11 ¾ x 9 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley
Pie Funnel 8 x 19 ¾ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Vintage Sewing Box 8 ½ x 13 ½ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Copper Measure 18 x 14 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley
Queen Bee Carrier 16 x 20 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
White Pin Cushion 7 ¼ x 13 ¾ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Jo-Anne Scavetta
Crescent Pin Cushion 10 ½ x 8 ½ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Jo-Anne Scavetta
Red Scent Bottle 7 ¼ x 9 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Jo-Anne Scavetta
World War I Victory Medal 13 x 16 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Jo-Anne Scavetta
Crock Lid 10 x 16 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Michael Theise
Scent Flask 8 ½ x 8 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Michael Theise
Don’t Take any Wooden Eggs 11 ¾ x 15 ¾ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Seven Eleven 14 x 16 5/8 in., Oil on board Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley
Elephant Bell 27 x 19 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley
Sittin’ on a Book 10 ½ x 13 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Carlos Rios Framing, Milford, CT The Frame Shop, Madison, CT Wall Street Gallery, Madison, CT Wholesale Frame Company LLC, Meriden, CT
French Preserve Bottle 16 x 14 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Jo-Anne Scavetta
Straight Line Tool 6 ¼ x 8 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Special thanks to Dan Buckley who designed and produced this catalogue and shared his expertise in photography, framing and knowledge of art, current and historic. KD
Gloomy Gus Contemplating Lilly Belle 14 ¾ x 10 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley
Striped Mug 11 ½ x 15 ½ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Indian Card Trompe 9 x 7 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley
Sun and Hay II 11 ¼ x 15 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Ken Davies was born December, 1925 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, studied at The Massachusetts School of Fine Art in Boston and received a B.F.A. from the Yale School of Fine Arts in 1950. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from The New England School of Law, Boston, MA. Ken is Professor Emeritus and Dean Emeritus of the Paier College of Art in Hamden. He is President Emeritus of The Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts. Ken is a Tiffany Fellowship winner. His paintings appear in many museums, corporate and private collections across the country. Among them are: the Asheville Museum of Fine Art, Berkshire Museum, Brandywine River Museum, Detroit Museum of Fine Arts, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Britian Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institute, Springfield Museum of Fine Arts, Wadsworth Athenaeum, White House Historical Association and the Manoogian Collection. Also, American Express, Austin Nichols Distilling Co., General Mills and International Harvester, Inc.. Ken designed three United States Postage Stamps commemorating Pharmacy, and centennial anniversaries of the American Chemical Society and the Metropolitan Opera. He is the author of three books; Painting Sharp Focus Still Life (1975) and Ken Davies, Artist at Work, (1978). Both published in the United States and Canada by Watson-Guptill Publications and in Great Britain by Pitman Publishing and Ken Davies American Realist. He resides with his wife, Maryann Doughan Davies, in Madison, CT. For more information go to; kendaviesart.com Daniel Patrick Buckley is an award winning exhibition designer for the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT and continues to produce traditional realistic fine art paintings. He has completed many corporate commissions and numerous illustrations for commercial clients. Daniel is a graduate of the Paier School of Art. Paul Lipp paints in the realistic fine art tradition. He graduated from the Paier School of Art and taught there for many years. His work is in several hundred private collections.
Acknowledgements
Front cover: Copper Measure Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley Back cover: Sittin’ on a Book Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Simply put, Mike Theise is one of the best, if not the best contemporary trompe l’oeil artists in the country today. He is a graduate of the Paier School of Art. John Falato has won numerous awards for the stunning detail in his vividly rendered landscape paintings. John graduated from the Paier School of Art and the University of Hartford. He is currently an instructor at the Paier College of Art. Jo-Anne Scavetta is a still life painter who has exhibited in many solo and invitational shows. Jo-Anne says, “I first met Ken Davies in Massachusetts in 1987, where he happened to be jurying an art show I had entered. As fate would have it, Ken awarded my painting first place and I had the honor of meeting the man who would influence the way I painted for the next 30 years.”
Sittin’ on a Book
Ken Davies, Atelier 2014
Welcome to Ken Davies: Atelier 2014 We are thrilled to welcome Ken Davies Atelier back to the Greene Art Gallery. Our first atelier show with Ken last year was a rousing success with many sales and much critical acclaim. This year’s show aims to please with the addition of two artists, John Falato and Jo-Anne Scavetta, who will join Paul Lipp, Daniel Patrick Buckley and Michael Theise. Ken Davies’ work is in many still life collections around the world. He has shown his work here at the Greene Art Gallery since 1987, and, indeed, the founder of the Gallery, Richard B. Greene, considered Ken to be the foremost living trompe l’oeil artist in the world. As with last year’s Atelier, all of the paintings in the show have been conceived and were critiqued by Ken but have been executed by five handpicked artists, who were all students of his. Artists usually work in isolation but in this case their work is driven by Ken, critiqued by him and then presented under both of their names. Join us for this Ken Davies celebration of fine still life and trompe l’oeil paintings. We look forward to seeing you at the Greene Art Gallery for this remarkable show. Kathryn H. Greene Director Greene Art Gallery 29 Whitfield Street Guilford, CT 06437 203.453.4162 greeneartgallery.com
Definition of atelier: “Atelier” is the French word for workshop where a master artist and a number of assistants work together producing paintings that went out in the master artist’s name. This was standard for European artists from the Middle Ages to the 18th or 19th century, and commonplace elsewhere in the world.
About two years ago the coordination between my eyes and hands finally stopped obeying what my brain was telling them to do. This, according to my doctor, was due to the beginning of Parkinson’s Disease. It was a wake up call to me and I started to wonder how the hundreds of painting images I still had in my head were going to be realized. I then started to think about the “from the studio of…” or “atelier” paintings and I realized that most of the giants in the history of art practiced this including Rembrandt, Rubens, Tiepolo, etc., to name a few. Also, many contemporary artists, including two of the biggest names in the business, have been using this method for years. That made me question – if the guys in the past could work that way – why can’t I? So, I had a meeting with three of my artist friends, Paul Lipp, Dan Buckley and Mike Theise. The result was that all
of them enthusiastically agreed to join me in forming an atelier. I would supply the props, design the composition, and decide the lighting, then pick which of the three artists to paint it. My modern twist to the traditional atelier system is that credit will be given to the assistant, therefore you will see two signatures on each painting. Any proceeds from these paintings will be split between the painter and me. The first atelier exhibition last year was a huge success for all concerned and so Kathryn Greene decided to do it again! I have made an important change this year – I invited John Falato and Jo-Anne Scavetta to join the atelier. Both are accomplished artists in their own right as you will see in this catalogue. So, welcome to the second atelier show – hope you continue to find it interesting and unique. Ken Davies 2014
Red Scent Bottle This is the first painting completed for this exhibit. It has been getting rave reviews by everyone including the rest of the artists in the atelier. It was painted by Jo-Anne Scavetta who is the first female to join the group.
Toleware Coal Scuttle Crescent Pin Cushion
I borrowed the Toleware Coal Scuttle from a friend in New Hampshire several years ago. It sat in my studio until this year when I finally decided how to use it. It was painted by Paul Lipp.
Next to the Cupboard study This study was inspired by my painting Next to the Cupboard which I did many years ago. That painting was on the cover of my first book, Painting Sharp Focus Still Life and is in the collection of the Brandywine Museum.
Ivory Pin Cushion I think this is the smallest pin cushion I own – and I own a few! I used it myself in the painting Mini Pincushion, this is its second incarnation.
Sun and Hay II
Three Flasks
Indian Card Trompe ___ back? What’s on your
Seven Eleven Blue Aggie Trompe
Every time you throw these dice you get seven or eleven! If you carefully examine the dice you will find out why.
Turkeys on Walnut Hill I woke up one morning this past winter – looked out the window and the entire back meadow had been covered with wet snow which turned all the trees into this lacey winter scene. I immediately thought that this would be a perfect subject for John Falato’s first atelier painting. John is well known for such detail in his own landscapes. The wild turkeys echo the turkeys I used to paint for Wild Turkey Bourbon.
Vintage Sewing Box
Box, Book and Pincushion
White Pin Cushion
Bed Warmer with Pumpkin
Bed Warmer with Scent Bottle Bed Warmer Paintings
Bed Warmer with White Pumpkin
I thought it would be fun to have three of the artists paint the same subject – each without the others knowledge. It was an interesting experience showing how each artist is able to successfully render a Ken Davies painting in their own way.
Scent Flask
Elephant Bell When I found this bell in an antique store I thought it was called elephant bell because of the size – rather large. I have since learned that these bronze bells were hung from both sides of an elephant to alert people on crowded narrow roads in India.
Crock Lid This lid came with a jug attached, but eventually became the subject by itself. It suggests my interest in non-objective painting .
Don’t Take Any Wooden Eggs The title Don’t Take Any Wooden Eggs was obviously inspired by the old saying “Don’t Take Any Wooden Nickels!”
World War I Victory Medal This painting started with the WWI ammo box I found at an antique store. The World War I Victory Medal seems a timely addition as this is the centennial of the commencement of that war.
Leather Headed Mallett
Queen Bee Carrier The wooden box in the center of this painting was used by the bee keeper to carry the queen bee. The shape and design of the box fascinated me as well as its use.
Photograph Album This prop looks like an antique book but when opened it’s an old photo album. I was intrigued with the white porcelain beads, which I had never seen before, and the rich brown leather cover.
Ken Davies Atelier 2014 Bed Warmer with Pumpkin 15 ½ x11¾ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Ivory Pin Cushion 14 x 8 ¾ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Michael Theise
Three Flasks 7 ¾ x 10 ¾ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Michael Theise
Bed Warmer with Scent Bottle 13 5/8 x 11 7/8 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Jo-Anne Scavetta
Leather Headed Mallett 16 x 12 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Toleware Coal Scuttle 23 ¼ x 5 ½ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Bed Warmer with White Pumpkin 15 ¾ x 15 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley
Matches Striker 20 x 10 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Turkeys on Walnut Hill 7 ¾ x 23 ¾ in., oil on board Ken Davies with John Falato
Blue Aggie Trompe 12 ½ x 18 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley
Millinery Hat Form 10 ½ x 13 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Village Francais Milk Can 11 ¼ x 8 ¾ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Box, Book and Pincushion 11 ½ x 16 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Next to the Cupboard Study 9 ½ x 7 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Vintage Green 6 ¼ x 10 ½ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Cigar Holder 11 ½ x 16 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Photograph Album 10 ¾ x 8 ½ in., oil on board Ken Davies with John Falato
Vintage Red 6 ¼ x 10 ½ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Classic KD 11 ¾ x 9 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley
Pie Funnel 8 x 19 ¾ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Vintage Sewing Box 8 ½ x 13 ½ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Copper Measure 18 x 14 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley
Queen Bee Carrier 16 x 20 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
White Pin Cushion 7 ¼ x 13 ¾ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Jo-Anne Scavetta
Crescent Pin Cushion 10 ½ x 8 ½ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Jo-Anne Scavetta
Red Scent Bottle 7 ¼ x 9 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Jo-Anne Scavetta
World War I Victory Medal 13 x 16 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Jo-Anne Scavetta
Crock Lid 10 x 16 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Michael Theise
Scent Flask 8 ½ x 8 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Michael Theise
Don’t Take any Wooden Eggs 11 ¾ x 15 ¾ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Seven Eleven 14 x 16 5/8 in., Oil on board Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley
Elephant Bell 27 x 19 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley
Sittin’ on a Book 10 ½ x 13 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Carlos Rios Framing, Milford, CT The Frame Shop, Madison, CT Wall Street Gallery, Madison, CT Wholesale Frame Company LLC, Meriden, CT
French Preserve Bottle 16 x 14 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Jo-Anne Scavetta
Straight Line Tool 6 ¼ x 8 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Special thanks to Dan Buckley who designed and produced this catalogue and shared his expertise in photography, framing and knowledge of art, current and historic. KD
Gloomy Gus Contemplating Lilly Belle 14 ¾ x 10 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley
Striped Mug 11 ½ x 15 ½ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Indian Card Trompe 9 x 7 in., oil on board Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley
Sun and Hay II 11 ¼ x 15 ¼ in., oil on board Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Ken Davies was born December, 1925 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, studied at The Massachusetts School of Fine Art in Boston and received a B.F.A. from the Yale School of Fine Arts in 1950. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from The New England School of Law, Boston, MA. Ken is Professor Emeritus and Dean Emeritus of the Paier College of Art in Hamden. He is President Emeritus of The Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts. Ken is a Tiffany Fellowship winner. His paintings appear in many museums, corporate and private collections across the country. Among them are: the Asheville Museum of Fine Art, Berkshire Museum, Brandywine River Museum, Detroit Museum of Fine Arts, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Britian Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institute, Springfield Museum of Fine Arts, Wadsworth Athenaeum, White House Historical Association and the Manoogian Collection. Also, American Express, Austin Nichols Distilling Co., General Mills and International Harvester, Inc.. Ken designed three United States Postage Stamps commemorating Pharmacy, and centennial anniversaries of the American Chemical Society and the Metropolitan Opera. He is the author of three books; Painting Sharp Focus Still Life (1975) and Ken Davies, Artist at Work, (1978). Both published in the United States and Canada by Watson-Guptill Publications and in Great Britain by Pitman Publishing and Ken Davies American Realist. He resides with his wife, Maryann Doughan Davies, in Madison, CT. For more information go to; kendaviesart.com Daniel Patrick Buckley is an award winning exhibition designer for the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT and continues to produce traditional realistic fine art paintings. He has completed many corporate commissions and numerous illustrations for commercial clients. Daniel is a graduate of the Paier School of Art. Paul Lipp paints in the realistic fine art tradition. He graduated from the Paier School of Art and taught there for many years. His work is in several hundred private collections.
Acknowledgements
Front cover: Copper Measure Ken Davies with Daniel Patrick Buckley Back cover: Sittin’ on a Book Ken Davies with Paul Lipp
Simply put, Mike Theise is one of the best, if not the best contemporary trompe l’oeil artists in the country today. He is a graduate of the Paier School of Art. John Falato has won numerous awards for the stunning detail in his vividly rendered landscape paintings. John graduated from the Paier School of Art and the University of Hartford. He is currently an instructor at the Paier College of Art. Jo-Anne Scavetta is a still life painter who has exhibited in many solo and invitational shows. Jo-Anne says, “I first met Ken Davies in Massachusetts in 1987, where he happened to be jurying an art show I had entered. As fate would have it, Ken awarded my painting first place and I had the honor of meeting the man who would influence the way I painted for the next 30 years.”
Sittin’ on a Book
