thomas hart benton

I was reading a comment by one of my most Loyal Commenters just
now - and -FJ suggested that I paint directly on the Walls of my Sunroom
Art Studio - rather on the Room Divider (see my previous Art Blog Post.)

-FJ went on to say that he got the idea for that because his Father - an artist
in his own right - did that very thing.

But Really - folks - ya can't think of painting 'on the walls' without using the
word Fresco.  And you can't use the word Fresco without sometimes
interchanging it with the word Mural.  And if the Truth were known - any
use of the words Fresco/Mural cannot happen without this Artist coming -
to mind:


THOMAS   HART    BENTON


I didn't know back then - when I would stand  - here at Indiana University -
and stare at the Thomas Hart Benton Murals.

I Didn't Know - Even Then - What Impact The Arts Would Have On My Life.

I mean I knew that music and art were a part of my life - but back then They weren't
Relevant to my life.  Boys were Relevant to my life. 

But Now I Know That Once More I Will Stand And Stare At These Murals -
Painted By Thomas Hart Benton:


IN  AWE.

and

IN ADMIRATION AND RESPECT

and

in my inherently stupid way - with tears in my eyes -

i most likely will be thinking:


THOMAS HART BENTON    -   you go girl



















and may I suggest -for a Real treat - that you click on -FJ in the comment
section of my Post (Sue Hanes) on my Art Blog and if you do that - it will
take you into a World As Yet Undiscovered - and that is the World of
-FJ's Blog - Farmers Letters - and well - Just Do It.

He's Smart - folks.