“Hal” 31.25 x 22.75 inches pen and ink drawing in five colors

Hal Wert teaches History at Kansas City Art Institute. Hal was Vice President of KCAI in 1988 when students there asked me to teach them karate and self defense. I made an appointment and met Hal (he was wearing a business suit and tie). I asked whether the school would allow me to teach and provide space and, without a moment’s hesitation, he said, “YES!” That is so rare. Carrie Riehl re-introduced us while she was my studio assistant and Hal and I have become occasional lunch buddies. He was a terrific model and eventually purchased the drawing. I also produced three gorgeous archival inkjet prints from the shoot (see end of this post).