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8x10 oil on canvasWhen we enter our home, we remove our outdoor shoes. Inspired by Japanese custom, this is the first line of defense against household toxins. When I enter my studio, I change my shoes and put on an old cardigan. The fraying, paint covered sweater is more Kurt Cobain than Fred Rogers, but I often think about dear Fred when I perform this ritual.
Today is Mr. Rogers' birthday. I live pretty close to his neighborhood. He was a lovely man whom I hold in high esteem. I like him just for being him.
I never fail to be moved by this clip of Fred Rogers speaking before the Senate in 1969.
Today is Mr. Rogers' birthday. I live pretty close to his neighborhood. He was a lovely man whom I hold in high esteem. I like him just for being him.
I never fail to be moved by this clip of Fred Rogers speaking before the Senate in 1969.
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"It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood..." And this is an AWESOME painting!!!
Thanks Jala! Won't you be my neighbor?
Love this - not only a wonderful painting, but charming as well.
Love your sneakers! And I always loved Mr. Rogers, too.
Connie, thank you. While painting, I was hoping they would become anthropomorphic, without really knowing how to achieve that.
Dianne, thanks. Yep, Mr. Rogers is right up there with Gandhi and Mother Theresa.
Dar, I am totally fascinated by the Fred Rogers theme. I shall probably be shot for saying so - but who is Fred Rogers? Well I am deaf so I can't hear the YouTube audio but I must say being deaf really tunes you in to non-verbal communication and Mr. Rogers has some of that in nicey bucketfuls. Yes, I like him, though I can't hear him and don't know who he is. Nor do I understand why your sneakers remind you of him but I really love the painting Dar. Byee for now.
No problem Sheila, I'm all too happy to spread Fred's goodwill. I wasn't sure if Mr. Rogers made it to the UK. He hosted a children's program on public television for decades, and his greatest desire was "to make feelings mentionable and manageable." He addressed children's everyday concerns with the utmost care and validation. He started each show by changing into sneakers and a cardigan.
When he went to the Senate to ask for funding, he won the heart of a grouchy old senator, and the funding. Some time after outgrowing Mr. Rogers, I discovered Blackadder!
These are PERFECT! I also love Mr. Rogers... he was such a gentle soul.
Laurel, that is so nice to hear. I seem to have forgotten how to paint (again), so your compliment gave me a nice lift.
These are wonderful, Dar.
There is something peaceful about his routine.
Dar, I love this painting! I, also loved Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood and I watched it with my boys. I, also, gave both my boys the book about Mr. Rogers.
Thanks Bill. Yeah, it's very comforting to don a cozy sweater.
Hi Ann, thanks. It's neat that Mr. Rogers is part of our collective experience now.
Yeah.I Love this - not only a wonderful painting, but charming as well...lol..
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Jack
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