Clyde in the Luxor Onion Fields Painting. 

I had such fun with my photographer extraordinaire and good friend Bela Dornon. He took many "artist" shots of me that I want to use for my idea of a new art business website. He asked me to bring some paint brushes and several paintings to use as props. I'll be sharing more of the photos at some point.

One of the paintings that I brought was one that I did of a beautiful onion field that we passed on the way to the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. The onion flowers all looked like little versions of swirly galaxies. I thought to myself that when I got home I had to keep my memory of it alive so I could do it justice in a painting.

Bela's eyes sparkled when he saw this painting. I recognized his expression as one of those creative aha moments before something wonderful and inspiring is created. I watched Bela at his computer and I was mesmerized at his finesse. Before I knew it, he had submerged me in the middle of that Luxor onion field. It was as if Bela transported me back into that place and time. Thanks Bela!