Aside from my marriage to Judy and the birth of our two sons, today was just about the next biggest day in my life. This morning Judy and I delivered the three scenes that the museum acquired for their permanent collection. In the photo below is, from the right, Robert Kane; Chairman, Phillips 66, Ken Meek; Museum Director, Bob Fraser; CEO and Operations Officer for the Frank Phillips Foundation, and me; Hayseed from Jay, Oklahoma. After the carvings were placed in their cases I just stood there for a while, completely dumbfounded that something I did would remain permanently surrounded by the works of Charles Russell, Frederick Remington, Thomas Moran, Joe Beeler and numerous other noted western artists of the past and preset. Wow!
There are quite a few other photos in the Gallery and I apologize for the movement in some of them.....no doubt caused by the amount of nervousness on Judy's and my part. So, if someday you happen to be heading down US60 west out of Bartlesville, OK, make a left turn onto Oklahoma 123 and drive southwest a few miles to see about 5 years of my life.
What a great and well deserved honor Lynn Congrats.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Lynn. It couldn't happen to a nicer, more sharing, or more talented man.
ReplyDeleteI think you deserve to have the pieces next to the Remington's and Russel's...you have taken a craft and elevated it to an art. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteHERE....HERE....well deserved!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Well deserved-
ReplyDeleteRon B.
Congratulations, Lynn! I love these pieces!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Lynn, but I do think you sell yourself short, your pieces fit right in with the rest of those of the "greats" you mentioned. I count it a privilege to know you, even if it is just thru your blog! Now I really do have to get down to Oklahoma.
ReplyDeleteI said it once Lynn and I'll say it again, you are a true artist and well deserving of the honor. Congrats. Lynn. fred k
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Lynn, I know it feels good to see this level of appreciation of your work. I think I speak for everyone when I say that your level of expertise is only matched by your level of generosity in the help you give to others through your blog.
ReplyDeleteCongrats again. I hope to be able to see it in person some day.
Lynn, your love of the Old West and insistence of period accuracy have earned a place in history with the artists that you mentioned. And there is that little thing called talent. Congratulations, the honor is well deserved!
ReplyDeleteI know that this is a humbling honor. As the others have said certainly well deserved after years of dedication, hard work and a generous spirt. Thanks for all you have shared. I know you are very proud.
ReplyDeleteSteve
Good for you Lynn. You deserve the honor.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Lynn, You stand in no mans shadow. You deserve all you have achieved in life. So very happy for you two. Gene C
ReplyDeleteAs all the other people had said, CONGRATULATIONS. We here on the forum are very proud to say you are an inspiration to us all. Ginny
ReplyDeleteWhen i was at Woolaroc in december you not only were you among those artists but you had your own room. Heck you had your own building! Your carvings are truely masterful and my children really enjoyed your work. The one of Frank Phillips really stood out. As a former US Army Cavalry scout the buffalo soldier was a fine piece. I would love to see more cavalry pieces. Thank you for sharing your art with the rest of us.
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