“Build it and he will come,” an unnamed voice says to Kevin Costner’s character in the movie Field of Dreams. The voice is referring to character Ray’s father, who has passed away.

James Earl Jones character expands on the message, “Build it and they will come” suggesting people will flock and pay to witness the remarkable transformation of cornfield to ball diamond alive with ghosts of early ball players.

Since the movie debut in 1989 dream concepts have been related to the quote in modern day scenarios. It could also relay to the art business.

Creating art is builds human connection. Each original piece evolves has never been before.
When shared with community, and individually resonate, even transcend, bridging past and present.

Artists risk judgement to inspire dreams, hoping recipients discover a deep sense of connection and find value worth supporting and collecting.

I never run out of ideas, subjects are diverse & endless. I do, however, run out of supplies. From prolific work emerges the practical practice of finding homes for the art, avenues to display & sell, with constant search of collectors.

In a way, building an art business may seem like building a baseball filed in the middle of a corn field. It’s risky, possibly judged as impractical madness.
But when a viewer wanders in, touched by a sense of homecoming, a loneliness for something they hadn’t been able to name disappears.
Recognition ignites. Hearts alight with possibility and magic.

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New Work
IN progress: yet to be titled, 4ft x 3ft oil on canvas.

Waterlily is in the studio & avail. for purchase. 22×28 oil on canvas.

Hayfield 8×10 is SOLD.

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New work available for purchase on display:
Anchor Coffee House
Fei Physiotherapy
International Art Designs
My Home studio- avail. by appointment
Hambleton Galleries– Kelowna.

“ Build it and he will come” was ranked #39 in 100 of the most memorable movie quotations of all time.
The Iowa baseball field movie set is still reaping financial benefits, with tours and events year round.