The Triangle Metal Print

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This is the Triangle Building in downtown Pawhuska, Oklahoma. As downtown developed in the early 1900's because of the oil boom and the population influx, this triangular piece of ground was the site of a small park complete with a bandstand. In 1915, construction began on this 5 story building which later housed as many as 100 lawyers, which in the days of the oil boom were probably always in demand.

My personal connection with art started as a child living on a farm along historic Route 66 and the Canadian River. My mother had art talent as well, but like me, she never had any training. It wasn't until after her death that we discovered some drawings of hers from middle school. So I owe her for my interest in many forms of art. Living on the farm adjacent to the Canadian gave her the chance to teach us all about nature and the wonders to be found in the woodlands and streams. I grew to appreciate and care for all living things and that ultimately led me to photography. My first camera was an old Kodak box camera using 620 film. Our first family trip farther than Oklahoma City was to Montana when I was about 14 years old. I shot...