As the owner of Simple Gifts, as a new webmaster, the following are my heroes, I hope they don't mind these links, these reminders of those who see the world in a similar quiet, yet beautiful way. I don't "know" them, but I love their spirit. CARROLL N. JONES III Classics in Contemporary Realism, A limited collection of prints from his oeuvre are available,along with rare originals. Trained by his father, an illustrator for Life Magazine, his art is his gift to the world. Hardworking, kind, and quiet; he allows the viewer to finish the painting, to fill in with their own thoughts and memories. Never preaches or belittles via his art. ** SUSAN LYON ART:Gifted individual who paints the beautiful people and places I would paint, if I could.
All shades of Man, all cultures of the world. ** VINCE NATALE Once a student of Carroll N. Jones III, gives honor to his teacher. Magnificent illustrator, especially Sci-fi, deep artist, portraying the political of this time in intensely personal A picture is worth a thousand words...at least. Probably genetically related to Michelangelo **
A.P. BROOKS Conversation of what it means to be black or white in America, based on history, anthropology, science, and faith. The fleas in Britain had a lot
to do with it, so we whites can get off our high horse. (The Britons lived with their animals in filthy homes with fleas, a reason why the black plague spread so fast. So we can REALLY let our "high horses go...)
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THE SALLY GARDNER: Brilliant author and illustrator of children's books, didn't read until the age of 14 and was
Puts the genius in Dyslexia, active in England in changing the meme. Miss Sally is a magnificent storyteller, and
her books are full of strong-hearted heroes, much like the author
herself.**
DR. NIM FOLB: Dyslexic activist and creator of R.A.S.P., Rebelling Against Spelling Press, editor of Forgotten Letters: An Anthology of Literature by Dyslexic Writers  |