I loved this side of Dad; for all his boisterous energy, he had a side to him that was subdued and elegant, fascinated by the play of light and shadow. This piece makes me yearn for the days of watching him paint models, with a friend or two lounging on the couch nearby, easy conversation over the sounds of Dave Brubeck. I can almost smell the turpentine, (intermingling with the endless pot of coffee), the air warmed by the lights on the model.

“Woman in Black” 12x9, Oil on Masonite, circa 2003; simple gold frame included.