About the Artist In Chisum’s words:
Life for me, began in Hornbrook, California, a beautiful, busy, little logging town, just south of the Oregon border. Life in Hornbrook has changed from that of my youth, and now has a much slower pace, although the country values I learned there, will never fade . . . I see life as a wondrous adventure. One can whine about misfortunes, or learn from them and advance with a clearer vision of self worth. I choose the latter.
Through my painting, I am able to flit through the trees and flowers, unencumbered by my physical being. I can advance with the wide-eyed surprise of innocence first glimpse at all the wonders under the sun pierced canopy.
I initially thought of painting as a way to divert misfortunes and diversities to a more acceptable plateau. My health, is sometimes not as great as I would wish it. I painted sporadically. As pain increased, I definitely needed a viable outlet, so I attempted, what I thought to be impossible. I began to paint, but with a vengeance. I have been painting with enthusiasm and perseverance for approximately thirteen years. What I have accomplished, is most pleasurable to me and I am pleased to report, I have acquired a following.
I have met some fine artists along the way, truly great local talent. Among them, I have understudied with Mary Myhre, Pat Weaver, Vanessa Allen, Ruth Benthin and Karen Hubbard. I found that with a little encouragement, I could paint. As I persevered, the more I enjoyed what I was doing. I began to view life in general, a bit clearer, as my perceptions changed.
It has also been my privilege to have studied with Russian Master Painters, Mikhail (Misha) Lebedev and Slava Letkov. I have been blessed with some truly great friends through these connective excursions in time and space . . . Painting.
For those of you who deal with chronic pain, I say, find an outlet. For me, painting both re-channels the current of pain as well as gives a tangible record of my time. I do most of my best painting in the early hours of the morning when pain is overwhelming and sleep eludes me. I envision painting as a free spirited fairy flitting adventurously through the mist, sprinkling time and space with joys of wonder.
Take a chance, what have you got to lose? Life is like a carousel; the brass ring is within your reach, if you have but the courage to seek it out! Give yourself a diversion.
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