Thank You Robert Genn and Maya Angelou

Robert Genn (1936 - 2014)

On Tuesday one of my favorite artists passed away. I admired him not so much for his paintings, he was a master painter, but for his kind and gentle heart and his wisdom. He arrived in my in-box twice a week for these past few years and I listened like a disciple sitting at the master's feet. Sara, his daughter is the keeper of his spirit and will continue his work eventually making it her own. She has the gift. I morn with her and her family. I celebrate a life that has left a brilliant and vibrant stroke. In the weeks and months ahead I will wait for echos from the past and listen for a new voice as we all move toward the horizon. Thank you Mr. Robert Genn.

Maya Angelou (1928 - 2014)

Dr. Angelou once said, "A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." Maya Angelou gifted the world with the poetry of her heart and soul. She illuminated her journey and her experience in a world filled with prejudice and always recognized the blessings in spite of it. On Wednesday she passed on but what she left behind is the treasure of a life lived with grace beauty. Thank you Dr. Maya Angelou. 

   

My mix of Bronze Radio Return's "Mister, Mister"

I recently finished mixing a song called Mister, Mister by the band Bronze Radio Return. The mix is part of a contest on indabamusic.com. The song was recorded by the folks at Telefunken featuring their fantastic microphones. 

I've mixed and participated in several of these mix contests with the idea of having a great time mixing and not necessarily winning. There are a lot of killer mix engineers out there participating in these contests. It's fun to throw my mix out there and see what happens.  

Give my mix and others a listen by clicking here. Tell me what you think.  

RIP XP

Jason Boyd in Concert with 3 Way Stop RESCHEDULED

SOLD! "Key On A String"

I shipped this little painting to a collector in Virginia on Tuesday. It's one of my favorite pieces and I hated to let go of it but I can't hold on to all of them.

Jason Boyd In Concert with Special Guests 3 Way Stop

Thank You Robert Genn

Robert Genn and Dorothy

For several years now I have read Robert Genn's Twice Weekly Letter and I have enjoyed his thought provoking incites into the life of an artist and frankly life in general. Mr. Genn is an artist and paints mostly landscapes in vivid acrylic color. His wisdom with both the brush and the pen are unequaled. I want to personally thank Mr. Genn for his willingness to open paths into his life and make all of us feel as though we are close friends. For that I have been blessed. 

Several letters ago he announced that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and the doctors were giving him a year. My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Genn and his family. I know he will use whatever time he has left with a refined focus and thankful heart.

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Philippians 4:8