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| art by Jim Gary Phillips |
On our return from vacation in Lafollette Tennessee on
April 28, Sherry and I stopped, as we usually do, at the Kentucky Artisan
Center in Berea Kentucky. While enjoying lunch there, I noticed a painting on
the wall beside our table. I was quite amused. The intensity of color grabbed
my attention. But also, there was this story being told in this painting.
“Nature to nature, down by the lake, the mighty
panther and the dreadful snake.”
Obviously, the story is about the panther in battle
with the snake. But they look as if they are in play. It looks lighthearted, as
if they are just friends horsing around. It tickled me.
I mentioned my amusement to Sherry. She liked it also.
Having left the Center, I then forgot all about the
painting. Until yesterday when Sherry presented it to me as a birthday gift. I
was once again amused.
It now hangs on the wall in my office at the church.
It serves as a muse to inspire sermon I suppose.
Sherry is great about paying attention and then
delivering as gift those things mentioned.
I once mentioned a ring at Snyder’s Jewelry store in
Goshen…received it for my birthday.
I mentioned a desire for a “Mickey Mouse” watch. Got
one for Christmas.
She gives me biographies about Winston Churchill.
When I turned 60, she arranged for me to have a boat
ride on the Dixie Sternwheeler, which is a paddle boat on Webster Lake in North
Webster, Indiana.
She arranged for me to receive an autographed photo of
Jimmy Carter.
When I mentioned my appreciation for Movado watches…I
received one.
And now this painting!
I keep mentioning how much I like the Lincoln Continental,
and that it is back in production. I shall keep my eyes open!
Thank you, Sherry for enriching my life with these
gifts, and your attention.
I love you!
You can find out more about the artist Jim Gary
Phillips at:
http://www.amerifolk.com/artists/jim-gary-phillips/
