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| "Oscar Haynes", Face #13 (of 100), 12"h x 12"w, by Jill Banks 2011 |
My Dad escorted Oscar to and from my home studio ... and we had a wonderful time between that to and from.
I enjoyed stories of Oscar being conscripted into the Air Force in 1941 on July 3; going home for the July 4th holiday; and getting assigned KP duty for unknowingly going AWOL. Remarkable stories of his work in marketing and in and for the church. He talked about saying "Now, can't we just work together ... " and I just can't imagine anyone turning him down. He is a visionary, seeing what could be who evidently also knew how to make what could be ... happen. All of what he accomplished would be remarkable at any time, but when he did so, make it more extraordinary. He constantly strove to be better and better. To be the best.
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| Oscar Haynes checking out the newly finished painting of his Face #13. |
His motto: "My attitude is gratitude."
Pretty great lesson.
Fun day!
"Oscar Haynes", Face #13 in my 100 Faces in 100 Days Project, oil on Raphael linen-lined board, 12"h x 12"w, copyright Jill Banks 2011.
Check out more about my 100 Faces in 100 Days Project in earlier posts and on my web site.
I went tonight to the Art League (in Alexandria, VA) for the awards reception for the All-Media Membership Exhibit. I received an Honorable Mention for "Sunflowers in My Studio."
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Phone: 703.403.7435
1 comment:
Oscar's portrait and Oscar the person are wonderful. What fun you are having getting to visit with so many interesting people. I have a friend who always answered the phone at his catering business with how's your attitude. So glad Oscar has such a good one.
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