Today I met Stapleton Kearns! He posted that he was painting in Central Park today, so I took a slightly long lunch and went to say hello.
Stape is a very friendly person, and he talked to me for a long time. He has a pink camera and I tried on his eyeglasses. Perhaps now I can say I have seen through the eyes of a master painter?
I deeply appreciate people who are true masters of their craft yet remain not only friendly, but truly strive to share their knowledge. If I ever become so proficient, I want to be like that too. Admittedly, it isn't every day one gets to meet such an accomplished painter- next to Stape I really feel like I know nothing, but not meaning that in a negative way. It doesn't make me feel bad, it makes me want to take one of his workshops.
Definitely take a workshop. How lucky you are to be in an area that you can do such things. I hope it works out.
ReplyDeleteDo take a workshop! Shoulds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI agree, do the workshop!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the introduction to this great guy and his work and I am so glad you enjoyed meeting with him!
Rolina x