"A Forgotten And Unfinished Illustration!"

"Fish Head Music"

 Good Monday, Monday Morning, all bodies.

I wonder with all of these cold weather concerns if Giddy Up will be open today!

A couple of days ago, my sister sent me a YouTube video of our friend, Reggie Scanlan, that I had not seen. Reggie is a bass guitarist with the group called The Radiators and has been for quite some time. Then, just two days ago, while scrolling around on FB I found an interview on WLAE-TV with another Radiator member, Dave Malone.

While playing around with their website, which another friend introduced me to, it dawned on me that years and years ago while attempting to imitate a rather famous illustrator's style, that I may still have that piece.

I found it!

I'm not sure why I still have it or why I never tried to complete it. The illustration is 20"x30" and was done some in mixed media, but mostly, it was done in acrylic and entitled "Fish Head Music."

I mustah got a freelance job and never went back to it!

Another warm cup!

Copyright 2025/ Ben Bensen III

Celebrating!

"Ward's Azaleas"

 Well, good Twofer "the aftermath" Tuesday Morning, all bodies.

No joking... I really wanna thank everyone for making my birthday yesterday so special. I attempted to respond to the many birthday greetings on Facebook and elsewhere, though I know missed a few comments.

So cool... The gang hanging the Lacombe Art Guild show kinda surrounded me as I set my painting down to sing Happy Birthday greetings to me... I had no idea. I wished I could've stayed, but I hired our home nurse to help out and really had things to take care of...Mostly stupid things!

When I decided to have a late lunch at my favorite place, "Lagos", word got around that I wanted a celebratory margarita for my birthday. High fives and hugs abounded when I told them it was my 75th year here on earth.

Later, the owner, Anna, who was leaving for the day, came to me and told me my lunch was "On the house!"

"Feliz Cumpleanos!"

A few more chores to do, I finally went to Rouse's to get me a seven layered doberge cake. The baker, not much taller than the actual counter, escorted me over the wondrous selection to pick one.

"No, no, no," she said, not that one. It has pink flowers on it."

"That's for girls!"

"Oh, I said... How about the one with the yellow flowers on top?"

"You don't want the one with the blue flowers?"

"Nah!" Too obvious," I said.

"Okay, sir... it's your 75th!"

Another cup...

Copyright 2025/Ben Bensen III

Happy 75th ...

 

Happy Birthday to me...all bodies!

First cup!

Copyright 2025/ Ben Bensen III