[geodeticman.5]

Vanessa - I have no other words for that painting that fit except incredible talent. The image of Gord from A Painter Passing Thru is almost photo-realistic. Knowing nothing of art myself other than what appeals to me as either beatiful or skilled (as in photo-realistic) - you nailed it 100% on both. I would say as a layman to the arts, you have more than what it takes, you are going to be a major contender in the art world.

Yuri's suggestion, as Silverheels said well: is spot on - and have no reservations about your talent whatsoever. I don't frequent the art world much, but I have not seen such a magnificent photo-realistic (thats good, right?...it is to ME) painting of Gordon in all my life. Unless Yuri is speaking of the museum at the Lake Erie end (Yuri ?), and I do not believe he is, consider as well the similar floating museum in the Cleveland area at the intended destination of the Edmund F.

It has been there for at least 30 years; I walked thru it around '78, you'll need a local to tell you if its still in the harbour-front area of Lakewood, a suburb of CLeveland. They also have a gift shop, and you would OWN that bridge after a few months of selling that ..that awesome painting !

One member you could Personal Message that would likely know I think is Wes Steel, while I believe of Huron , Ohio, he is more than familiar with the Cleveland waterfront area, and he would know the amazing museum on board a ship anchored permanenty as a museum there. Wes (and numerous other members) have been to the 'La Cave' , where Gord made his USA debut in the 60's in Cleveland as well.

Best of luck, and if you need help locating a Clevelander who can help on the museum I am thinking of - 'PM' me - I grew up there, and could give an old friend or 2 a call on its whereabouts and get an address and phone # for you.

We can say we knew you when you did not know your work was genius ! And it is, to me ! Best of Luck, Vanessa.