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Read morePortrait of Lester the Lion
"Lester the Lion"
Oil on Board
30" x 40"
2015
During my time at the BU graduate studios I've had a series of small and large blessings. One large blessing has been the befriending of a Mr. Lester Henry, whom I affectionately call "Lester the Lion." Lester is a native of the island of Jamaica and his smile, his presence, his humorous manner and wit radiates joy. He's a young soul for a man in his mid-70's.
He's the parking attendant at the BU 808 Campus. During tumultuous mornings building up to crits, or during days loaded with snow so thick you'd think the sun would never rise again, Lester made me smile, "Be of good courage, and put your trust in the Lord and 'e will steng'ten your heart" he'd say.
Many people have said the same of Lester. He's our angel in the AM.
Lester Lion, my big brother. I salute you.
PS: Lester kissed the painting when I gave it to him, "O' sheet! It's meee!" he said.
Interview on 365artists365days.com
“I paint to put a face on the things that help me, that see me over–– things that I hate and fear. Things that I have no control over, and am attempting to understand or admire. Inevitably I steer towards the spiritual, the political, the facetious, the fantastic and the biographical: all these ––all at once. ...”
I am very excited to share that I was featured in the 365artists365days.com artists' site.
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