ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER©

Paul did this painting plein air at the Parley Lake Winery in 2014. This was time when his outdoor painting was in full force. It was a beautiful location. I went along and watched as he and other artists set their easels and filled their pallets. The contrast in this painting is obvious – just as they are in every day of our lives. Last night Paul was honored by the Seasons Gallery of Hudson, WI, along with fellow artist, Tom Dimok, who both passed away this year. They were both part of the founding of the plein air event that goes on for over a decade.

The blending of positive and negative space,

Mixed with a spattering of color here and there,

Together they become united, apart they fall,

Wouldn’t it be grand if humanity could take off the blinders,

Throw away their bias and indifference towards one another,

To become blind to the variety of colors in the races,

To see each other as part of a huge tapestry,

Of interwoven threads,

Each an integral part of the greater picture,

The one which unfolds each day,

With people unconcerned about skin tones,

Simply working together to create a beautiful piece of art called life,

Wouldn’t it be grand if we were color blind,

When we look at those around us?