Friday, May 2, 2014

Welcome to the project!

Kentucky is a state with many counties. 120 in fact. Geology and topography vary widely from north, south, east, and west. And beauty abounds in all areas. The people are as diverse as their surroundings in dialect, appearance, habits, and tastes.

The ground beneath my feet, the air I breathe, and the conversations I have, all combine to make Kentucky the most wonderful place on earth for me. To honor this place and these people I am embarking on a project of not slight dimensions.

With a timeline of one year, I am going to travel to each county in the state of Kentucky to paint at least one painting on location. These paintings will then be compiled into a book, and also sold as limited giclee prints on stretched canvas. An exhibition of the paintings will be planned when the project is complete.

This project is an endeavor that will require a strong logistical plan, patience and support from family and co-workers, friends, colleagues, arts councils, county officials, and folks that I haven't even imagined yet. If we will work together on the project, I can't wait to do so. If not, then I hope you will follow along with me here on this website.

This is going to be fun!