On today's exploration of Kansas City we made it to Clark's Point. An area where the Corps of Discovery, led by Lewis and Clark, camped for 3 days in 1804 on their journey back home. Lovely views from up here, plus nice benches so you can sit and enjoy the sites from a shady spot.
A little treasure right in the middle of the city.
As we explored the area further, I spotted a man unloading supplies from his truck with a practiced hand. While he drove off to park I ran over to confirm my suspicions that he was a painter getting ready to set up.
When I saw him walking back towards his supplies, I couldn't help myself. I had to go and talk to him for a few minutes. He said he was about to get set up. I asked if I could take his picture and he said "sure let me just walk over there". I assured him that this spot was perfect.
When I asked, he told me his name was Wilbur Niewald. How was I to know he was the former chair of painting and printmaking at the Kansas City Art Institute? Actually, I could tell by the confident and unassuming way he went about his business he knew just what he was doing.
I love crossing paths with people like this. Just the kind of greatness I want to run into. At the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers no less.
Paint on Mr. Niewald. Paint on.
You have inspired me to go take photographs along the Tennessee River in Chattanooga. Perhaps I'll see an artist also!
Posted by: Vicki | 07/20/2013 at 12:39 AM
wilbur!!!
he's prepared!
Posted by: mary ann | 07/20/2013 at 01:03 AM
I would like to know your approach on asking to photograph people. They don't seem posed in the least.
Posted by: SMM | 07/21/2013 at 12:29 AM
A KC treasure (Wilber N.). :)
Posted by: Judy H. | 07/21/2013 at 05:40 AM