THE MEASURE OF A MAN

The painting finished with the addition of the book marker, black Bible edges and background.

This painting has turned out to be a very emotional experience for me. Even though I was quite young when my grandfather died I still miss him, and this painting has stirred up a lot of memories for me. While this painting didn’t start out as a tribute to my grandfather, it has turned out to be. My grandfather was a Mason and he always lived by the Golden Rule. He taught me to believe that it is probably the only rule we really need.

The name of the painting is courtesy of my friend, Sharon, and it is a great title. My grandfather was a good man, loved by many.

The Measure of a Man, (In memory of Ed Dieselberg), 14x18, fluid acrylics and collage on watercolor board.