Hello from Texas.

Wilma Hill · 01-25-2005, 10:22 PM

Hello, my name is Wilma Hill.

I have no formal art background in regards to schools, only one portrait workshop in pastels back in the late 1960

Mike McCarty · 01-25-2005, 11:23 PM

Welcome Wilma.

That is one fine graphite drawing.

I'm familiar with the vicinity of Pointblank, Texas. My fathers family was from Crockett, just a few miles to the north, and I have fished all around lake Livingston. As a boy my father used to take me to the Huntsville prison rodeo, what an amazing experience that was.

Kimberly Dow · 01-25-2005, 11:54 PM

Welcome Wilma!

I have no idea where Pointblank is - anywhere near Fort Davis? This state is just so big.

That's a beautiful drawing.

David Draime · 01-25-2005, 11:54 PM

Hello Wilma.

Who needs a "formal art background?" This piece is gorgeous! And you're right, this Forum is incredible - the collective wisdom and experience of a lot of very talented and accomplished artists. Welcome.

Steven Sweeney · 01-26-2005, 12:50 AM

"Pointblank" certainly has a Texas sound about it. Not far east from Austin Weird.

Kimberly Dow · 01-26-2005, 01:48 AM

If we get a few more Texas members we should have a 'forum' get-together. How big IS that studio of yours Steven?

Steven Sweeney · 01-26-2005, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kimberly Dow

If we get a few more Texas members we should have a 'forum' get-together. How big IS that studio of yours Steven?

It is the size of the left-over space in one of the closets in one of the rooms of Linda Brandon's "studio house." I therefore propose that any such get-together be held at her Phoenix facility.

I will bring the fixin's for Texas chili.

Wilma Hill · 01-26-2005, 01:51 AM

What a wonderful warm response thank you all very much!

Mike I am familiar with Crockett have always wanted to go up there to the Old Time Fiddler's Reunion but so far haven't made it. The fish are still biting good in the Lake although I don't fish anymore. Have many Bass tournaments here.

Kimberly I am a transplanted Texan having been born and raised on a ranch in Montana so I get mixed up on different areas of Texas also but I believe Fort Davis is in West Texas, I am in East Texas about one hundred fifty miles from the Louisiana border and one hundred miles north of Houston.

David I never tire of learning something new. It's always a very happy experience.

Steven you are living in the part of Texas I just love, the Hill Country. It is so beautiful over there.

Again thank you all for your warm welcome and very generous and kind remarks.

Steven Sweeney · 01-26-2005, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Wilma Hill

I am a transplanted Texan having been born and raised on a ranch in Montana

Same here. I grew up ranching and logging in the Flathead, west of Kalispell. Glacier Park view from the house.

Geary Wootten · 01-26-2005, 01:57 AM

Hello Wilma, my good friend! So great to see you on this esteemed forum. Just cozy yourself right up and sit a spell. You're gonna love it.

I know you're going to get uncomfortable for this request, but, I think you should post that colored pencil of the American native. It's one of my favorites of yours. (sidebar to the audience: you guys will love this piece. )

Your friend,
Geary