Mentoring the Artist

Mensing and Meyer in Bend, Oregon

If you're in the area, please plant to enjoy 'Disciples of a Modern Master', an exhibit featuring David Mensing and Caleb Meyer at River Bend Fine Art Gallery, 844 NW Bond Street, Bend OR 97701. 541 728 0553. www.riverbendfineartgallery.com
The exhibit runs through August 2, 2010.

Amazing

I am definitely going to take in the Dana Galleries room at the CM Russell Art Auction and look for Robert Moore's work at The Russell the auction to benefit the CM Russell museum. I met Robert Moore more than 20 years ago when he was a counselor at Camp Perkins and I was a kitchen volunteer. He painted scenes on stones from the lake shore. I remember seeing Caleb Meyer around the Camp as a little boy, too, lol.

Inspirational

Ever since I first saw Robert Moore's work, I have been mesmerized. I get goosebumps. I have since seen the work of David Mensing and Caleb Meyer and am similarly moved. When I visit the Dana Gallery during Art Week in Great Falls, I fear I might make a pest of myself because I spend so much time there every day just sitting and staring and soaking it up. I am very shy, but these are very down-to-earth people whose personalities and actions are every bit as moving as the art they create. It is all of a piece. I can't wait till the middle of March.