This painting, “Come Walk with Me” is one of a series of paintings I am working on for a special solo show dedicated to my father, Gordon Muttitt. He had an artist’s soul, and I was many times inspired by the directions his need to express his creativity were realized through his life. I have included a photograph of one of Dad’s drawings under my painting. He began his working life as a teacher of art and mathematics, an interesting combination. He was a brilliant man, quiet in nature, great sense of humour, and full of a deep tenderness and respect for nature. Most of his professional life, though, was spent as a meteorologist. He would often describe the character of skies to my sister Barb and I. So, in this new series of paintings, there will be many BIG skies! It’s some of the best work I feel I’ve done, and I hope that Dad would be excited by the results.
