As I begin work on my next SENSORY-SCAPE painting, I am fighting the feeling of futility on several levels.

The truth is that realism is not currently in vogue in the art world. Contemporary art galleries primarily show abstract art and figurative art.

In 1974, artist Ilise Greenstein enlisted a group of twelve artists to help bring to life her vision of a hall of fame for women.

But this is about the idea that one person can make a significant difference in the world. Over the weekend, I got to spend time with just such a person, Dee Ann McIntyre.