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HOMECOMING: The title ‘Homecoming’ merits a bit of an explanation. The angler in the painting is my close friend Larry Bozka. About six months prior to the creation of this watercolor, Larry was seriously injured. He still had a titanium plate and other hardware inside his right hip when we made this trip to Aransas Bay out of Rockport, Texas. Much of my outdoor painting ability is due to the many hours afield I have spent with my dear friend. His insight and clear-eyed vision have for me truly defined the outdoor experience. This was the first wade fishing trip Larry had made since his injury, and when he gratefully referred to it as a “Homecoming,” I knew we had a new painting in the works. This piece is, as much as anything, a tribute to my good friend of well over 20 years. * Available as a limited-edition print, or with a matched-number set.