My walls are covered with pictures of all kinds. It really is like walking into a gallery and each one has a story to tell. The picture of the gaming lady was a gift from daughter Christine. I think she remembered my saying that when I retired I would be easy to find at a slot machine in a casino, probably in Reno.
The two beautiful mountain scenes were painted by an artist, Lucille Marsh, an illustrator of children's books back in the 1920's. We took these to the Antique Show in Reno but they were not able to tell us much about them, leaving us very disappointed as Pat had found a treasure when she found them at a yard sale. They are so well done that you feel you can walk into the scenes where there is silence, peace and serenity.
The flower picture was given to me by an old friend, Jo Morvai, who thought my work was primitive and wanted to add to my collection. It is beautiful, different in that it looks like melted crayons, although it is done in oils. The colors are magnificent. I no longer have pictures of the flowers I painted but believe me the kindergartners have no worries about my icebox art.
Old Don Quixote is a fighter of windmills, just like me.
I must have painted Lake Tahoe a hundred times and this is one of my favorites. I'd like to be up there today enjoying the sights and sounds on the Nevada side of this beautiful lake.
The old miner shack is a water color done by Nola Smith. This is the little house I talk about a lot. I lived in this house and loved it. It has lots of good memories. and lots of stories to tell.
I have more to show you, but this is enough for one day. Today is my day to go play "Chicken Foot" with my friends. A time to laugh out loud and compete for that little jar of nickles. So as the expression goes, "Go with God" and enjoy this beautiful day.
Great pictures.
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