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Mr. Jimmie F. Monroe. We became friends on Facebook as a result of his excellent photography of a wide offering of subject matter...he captures thoughtful images of people, random, not posed, images that conjure moments of consideration, of appreciation for simplicity. "Dr. Jay" he is called, another creative product of our hometown, Coffeyville, Kansas. I encourage you to seek his photography, he certainly qualifies as "The Observer."

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...