Many thanks to Duane Finch (Kelley Historical Museum), the Slater Area Historical Museum, and expecially to Huxley Communications for their commission of the painting. Thanks also to those who were gracious enough to sit as models:
Linda Grady, Bailey Burnes, Helen Miller, Ryan Polich, Joshua DeTar, David DeTar, Brian Loveland, Tiffany Meredith, Ellie Burnes, Mike Leeds, Tiffany Kuiper, Jaclyn (Kelley) Pieper, Jon Pieper, little Samantha Pieper, Mckinzie Meyer, Riley Meyer, and Ellwood Sapp.
We're looking forward to the public unveiling of the painting August 9th 2010 during the appearance of radio personalities Van and Bonnie, Radio 1040am.
Saturday, July 17 2010 a preview was held for invited guests at Richard Shook's home and studio. Many thanks for the refreshments that were provided by Huxley Communications.