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The opportunity to exhibit several of my paintings of Civil War related images came my way recently. AHHA of Tulsa is considering a new approach to the long-time successful Invitational Gallery during Mayfest this year. A "themed" approach with pieces related to each other, perhaps as many as 5 pieces my be displayed all together as one unit of an artist's work. This painting of a Civil War soldier was created especially for consideration in this exhibit.

In 1969, Monte Toon began his career as a watercolorist. He credits the late Charles Sanderson of Wichita, Kansas, with setting him on his life-long path of watercolor painting. Sanderson inspired new approaches and techniques. Later, the works of Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth and Edward Hopper would influence Toon's work. More than 54 years experience has defined Toon's style in his exclusive use of watercolor. In 1991, a turning point occurred in Toon's work. Travels in Canada, New England and the east coast broadened his range of subject matter. By setting goals and directions of purpose, Monte enhanced and elevated his works to new heights resulting in numerous solo shows of merit. He refers to this change as a re-dedication to...