Because of the nature of working with art galleries, many people that purchase a work of art are unknown to the artist. Yet there are a number of friends, colleagues, collectors that are, of course, known and vital to one's work. Here are one-line snapshots, in anonymous form, of those people that I keep in mind. Perhaps you recognize yourself, and if you'd like to have this edited in any way, please let me know. The accomplishments listed below are somewhat easy to articulate. It will go without saying that the everyday acts of caring that are not necessarily professional in nature are of greatest note.
Serves on the water commission for a small New Mexican town.
She and her husband run an organic-nursery featuring native plants of Kansas.
For over a decade he's taught writing to inmates at the county jail.
Largely through his efforts, this university now offers a minor in studio art.
Is a sound engineer for NPR.
School master in England.
Set up an orphanage for children who are victims of the AIDS epidemic in Zambia.
A preschool teacher.
Researches, writes, and lectures nationally on improving the health and safety of home environments for children.
Is a wildlife rescue worker.
Developed a highly efficient method of constructing Habitat for Humanity residences in Cleveland.
Administers a writing program for exceptionally talented youth for Johns Hopkins University.
Assists low income individuals obtain rent assistance and housing in Kansas.
Poet laureate of Kansas.
A major benefactor of the Center for Creative Photography.
Invented the holographic imaging of Princess Leia from Star Wars.
An attorney for the same firm his entire career, he won a case before the Supreme Court.
An expert in historical renovation, practicing architect.
Department chair in Philosophy for a major Midwest university (2).
Some have called him America's greatest living man-of-letters.
Fire keeper for the Ojibwe of Bad River.
Distributes an almost daily email that promotes awareness of Palestinian-Israeli politics.
Is a 5th grade teacher.
Lives in the mountains of Israel. Raised wonderful kids. Makes beautiful paintings.
Director of public relations for the Brookings Institute.
A developmental psychiatrist.
Pulled my truck out of a ditch when it was up to the wheel wells in mud and straw. Rancher.
Directs the monitoring of biology populations in Kansas. School board member.
Street poet and performer.
Is recognized as one of the outstanding artists of the Pacific Northwest, educator, print maker.
Is a 7th grade teacher. (2)
Advises East African countries on urban development issues.
Watergate prosecutor.
For years, an outstanding writer covering the Green Bay Packers. Motorcycle enthusiast.
Is the foundation program director for architecture students at the university level.
Steamfitter
Music producer, composer, and performer.
County commissioner
Raised on a farm in Virginia.
She's traveled the world as a marine biologist, she and her husband raise llamas.
Writes computer software. Jazz trombone player.
Born in a displaced persons camp in Europe after WWII. Founded and directs an art school.
CPA and mountain climber
Attorney and novelist.
Psychiatrist in Kansas, still speaks with his native New Orleans drawl.
Environmentalist working for the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay.
Dear friend (many)
Student in environmental law on the east coast.
Has a symphony hall named after one of her family members.
Endocrinologist in Houston.
Taught photography for over 30 years, Professor at Rutgers University, writer.
Administered the Kansas Land Trust.
Art historian, considered an expert on contemporary art and the Blau Reiter group of Germany.
Designed the Plymouth Plantation reconstruction as a young architect.
Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse
School teacher, was a county extension agent, she taught hunter safety classes.
Musician in a gamelan orchestra, graphic designer.
Worked for the National Security Agency.
A graphic designer for the National Gallery of Art.
Served in both the Swiss and American armies. Graphic designer.
... more to come
Serves on the water commission for a small New Mexican town.
She and her husband run an organic-nursery featuring native plants of Kansas.
For over a decade he's taught writing to inmates at the county jail.
Largely through his efforts, this university now offers a minor in studio art.
Is a sound engineer for NPR.
School master in England.
Set up an orphanage for children who are victims of the AIDS epidemic in Zambia.
A preschool teacher.
Researches, writes, and lectures nationally on improving the health and safety of home environments for children.
Is a wildlife rescue worker.
Developed a highly efficient method of constructing Habitat for Humanity residences in Cleveland.
Administers a writing program for exceptionally talented youth for Johns Hopkins University.
Assists low income individuals obtain rent assistance and housing in Kansas.
Poet laureate of Kansas.
A major benefactor of the Center for Creative Photography.
Invented the holographic imaging of Princess Leia from Star Wars.
An attorney for the same firm his entire career, he won a case before the Supreme Court.
An expert in historical renovation, practicing architect.
Department chair in Philosophy for a major Midwest university (2).
Some have called him America's greatest living man-of-letters.
Fire keeper for the Ojibwe of Bad River.
Distributes an almost daily email that promotes awareness of Palestinian-Israeli politics.
Is a 5th grade teacher.
Lives in the mountains of Israel. Raised wonderful kids. Makes beautiful paintings.
Director of public relations for the Brookings Institute.
A developmental psychiatrist.
Pulled my truck out of a ditch when it was up to the wheel wells in mud and straw. Rancher.
Directs the monitoring of biology populations in Kansas. School board member.
Street poet and performer.
Is recognized as one of the outstanding artists of the Pacific Northwest, educator, print maker.
Is a 7th grade teacher. (2)
Advises East African countries on urban development issues.
Watergate prosecutor.
For years, an outstanding writer covering the Green Bay Packers. Motorcycle enthusiast.
Is the foundation program director for architecture students at the university level.
Steamfitter
Music producer, composer, and performer.
County commissioner
Raised on a farm in Virginia.
She's traveled the world as a marine biologist, she and her husband raise llamas.
Writes computer software. Jazz trombone player.
Born in a displaced persons camp in Europe after WWII. Founded and directs an art school.
CPA and mountain climber
Attorney and novelist.
Psychiatrist in Kansas, still speaks with his native New Orleans drawl.
Environmentalist working for the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay.
Dear friend (many)
Student in environmental law on the east coast.
Has a symphony hall named after one of her family members.
Endocrinologist in Houston.
Taught photography for over 30 years, Professor at Rutgers University, writer.
Administered the Kansas Land Trust.
Art historian, considered an expert on contemporary art and the Blau Reiter group of Germany.
Designed the Plymouth Plantation reconstruction as a young architect.
Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse
School teacher, was a county extension agent, she taught hunter safety classes.
Musician in a gamelan orchestra, graphic designer.
Worked for the National Security Agency.
A graphic designer for the National Gallery of Art.
Served in both the Swiss and American armies. Graphic designer.
... more to come