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Wm Conrad Bowen’s graphite pencil drawing was rendered on a white 10”x13” sheet of illustration board. Later a yellow ochre wash was applied to the background of the drawing with watercolor.
As a Senior, Conrad represented Sky View High School as the Sterling Scholar in art. Though he didn’t win the state competition, it was a great honor to be included in that class of students. This piece was included in his portfolio submitted by Ken Roe, his high school art teacher for three years. The following year at Utah State University, Conrad met and became great friends with other students who competed in that state competition.
While growing up, Maurice & Ruby Obray lived across the street from Conrad. Maurice was a brother to Conrad’s grandmother Hortense Obray Norris who passed away 4-1/2 years before Conrad was born. The direct family connection wasn’t fully appreciated until later in life, Conrad just recognized them as great neighbors, friends and mentors. During college, many a late-late night, Conrad would see Ruby’s kitchen light still burning bright and run across the street with unfinished art-board in hand, tap lightly on the front room door as not to awaken Maurice sleeping in the adjacent bedroom and join her dressed in her trademark apron in the kitchen for an impromptu art critique and in-depth visit covering any subject dealing with life: “Those were the days my friend…” This old pair of work “Boots” lovingly framed by Maurice’s skilled hands adorned a wall in their home until after they both passed away. When their home was sold, the original art was returned to Conrad.
4-color premium digital fine art edition and 7-color premium giclée fine art edition prints framed or unframed and original framed art are available for purchase upon request. Conrad & Paula sell original art as well as custom reproductions of your choosing. If there is something you really want and don’t see that it’s available – don’t hesitate to ask about it.
To purchase CUSTOM-SIZED 4-color premium digital fine art edition prints, or 7-color giclée prints on 140 lb premium textured watercolor paper or gesso-primed cotton canvas, framed or unframed of ANY of Conrad or Paula’s images, please contact customerservice@1to1greetings.com and describe your specific request and we’ll get back to you. Please include your name & contact information. Thank you!
To view current purchase options and prices for "Boots for Maurice & Ruby," click on the SELECT MATERIAL panel above.
Wm Conrad Bowen’s graphite pencil drawing was rendered on a white 10”x13” sheet of illustration board. Later a yellow ochre wash was applied to the background of the drawing with watercolor.
As a Senior, Conrad represented Sky View High School as the Sterling Scholar in art. Though he didn’t win the state competition, it was a great honor to be included in that class of students. This piece was included in his portfolio submitted by Ken Roe, his high school art teacher for three years. The following year at Utah State University, Conrad met and became great friends with other students who competed in that state competition.
While growing up, Maurice & Ruby Obray lived across the street from Conrad. Maurice was a brother to Conrad’s grandmother Hortense Obray Norris who passed away 4-1/2 years before Conrad was born. The direct family connection wasn’t fully appreciated until later in life, Conrad just recognized them as great neighbors, friends and mentors. During college, many a late-late night, Conrad would see Ruby’s kitchen light still burning bright and run across the street with unfinished art-board in hand, tap lightly on the front room door as not to awaken Maurice sleeping in the adjacent bedroom and join her dressed in her trademark apron in the kitchen for an impromptu art critique and in-depth visit covering any subject dealing with life: “Those were the days my friend…” This old pair of work “Boots” lovingly framed by Maurice’s skilled hands adorned a wall in their home until after they both passed away. When their home was sold, the original art was returned to Conrad.
4-color premium digital fine art edition and 7-color premium giclée fine art edition prints framed or unframed and original framed art are available for purchase upon request. Conrad & Paula sell original art as well as custom reproductions of your choosing. If there is something you really want and don’t see that it’s available – don’t hesitate to ask about it.
To purchase CUSTOM-SIZED 4-color premium digital fine art edition prints, or 7-color giclée prints on 140 lb premium textured watercolor paper or gesso-primed cotton canvas, framed or unframed of ANY of Conrad or Paula’s images, please contact customerservice@1to1greetings.com and describe your specific request and we’ll get back to you. Please include your name & contact information. Thank you!
