by Gerry Furgason | Aug 19, 2023 | Artists and Friends
I was proud to think of Walt Harned as one of my “art brothers” during my outdoor exhibition years. Looking back, it seems like I have always known him. He was the kind of soul who blends with your life and whose laughter will not ever be far away from...
by Gerry Furgason | Aug 19, 2023 | Artists and Friends
Ann Higbie and Oscar Stremmel were art godparents to the many artists and craftsmen who began and continued to present their works in the outdoor exhibitions at the annual St. James Court Art Show in my hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Located in the...
by Gerry Furgason | Aug 19, 2023 | Artists and Friends
Being a mother hen to a bunch of artists and craftsmen is no small task. If you don’t believe me, try it sometime when you happen to be bored. I guarantee life will change for you. .At any rate, it was part of my life’s journey and I am glad I struggled down...
by Gerry Furgason | Aug 19, 2023 | PAINTING YEARS
Whenever I drive out Dixie Highway and pass the Southwest Government Center I have to smile because once upon a time our Southwest Artists group was involved with a Parade to celebrate the opening of the Center. The police in the Center frowned when my name...
by Gerry Furgason | Aug 19, 2023 | Artists and Friends
The first time I met Bernie Alwes, Ravella Coffman, and I were looking for a frame to complement a painting that she planned on entering in a local competition the following morning. In those days there were very few frame shops in town and this was our...
