Such an incredible thing happened to Beth and I at the museum last Thursday! (Yes, aside from just about everything else that is going on at NRM...) James Warhol was visiting the museum during our Days In The Arts tours, and we were introduced to him!
We couldn't believe it: to have a member of the legendary Warhol family touring Rockwell's works was really an incredible thing to behold. Mr. Warhol said he felt dwarfed by Rockwell's wonder, and that he has always looked up to Rockwell's talent and ability. It seems that even the great feel surpassed by those they dub still greater. What a humbling yet empowering discovery to hear that your own artistic heroes have their own idols! It humanizes our heroes while boosting our own confidence that someday we might also stand as artistic role models for younger generations. (The latter was especially true for Beth and I when Mr. Warhol took the time to ask us about our own artistic interests and goals, and to compliment us on our Days In The Arts tour-giving!) So cool.
