You are so welcome, Don. I'm sorry you can no longer hear the music that you love. Art has its own kind of music.

I have lived in Chicago for many years and in my youth listened to many blues artists in many small clubs. Now I am deaf but your art reminds me of those good sounds. Thanks, Don S.

Well, every once in awhile someone screams "road trip," and we hop in the car and just go; no maps and no GPS. We ended up in Addington, Oklahoma, a tiny town of maybe 200 people close to the texas border. Along one of the roads was a line of trees and a ditch filled with purple flowers. It was so pretty, but I didn't want to go exploring because I was reasonably sure some snake would resent the intrusion. So I took a picture. When I got home I explored every leave, blade of grass and every flower. I just did it with a brush.

Tell me about "The Scenic Route". Where was it and what inspired you to paint it?

I did live in Lawton, but it was 46 years ago, and I was two. It's a really common name. I hope you can find her.

Hi, I was wondering if you might be related to the Patricia Freeman who lived in Lawton many years ago. I lost track of her long ago and would love to catch up.

Hello Patricia!! It was great talking to you about your paintings as "Dale". KC loves your art as well. If you ever want to discuss more, contact us at ib.rex@hotmail.com

I want to thank everyone that visits my site, and everyone who has purchased a painting. Being a dialysis patient is difficult. One looks on the machine as a lifeline as well as a choke chain. I spend 25 hours a week on my machine, as long as a part-time job. So, I made it my part-time job. The people at Davita indulged my desire to paint while on the machine. As a matter of fact, they encourage me to do so, and they look the other way when I accidently drag the tubing through the paint, or if there is a spot of magenta on the television. I'm almost finished with another painting. Volleyball season has put me behind my work. I should paint something volleyball-ish as I spend a good deal of each week either transporting my children to a game or watching a game. My girls are affectionately known as "Thing One and Thing Two" due to there uncanny skill of leaving a trail of discarded clothing or objects everywhere they go. We never worry about them getting lost.

Robert was an amazing painter, and I can almost see how you could make the comparison. Thank you so much. You honor me with his name.

I love this painting - it reminds me of Robert Bechtle