Like our children, artists expect their artwork to outlive them.  However, on December 4, 2017 the Thomas Fire claimed homes and entire belongings of hundreds of Venturans including their art collections.  One of those lost was a commission I had painted for a Ventura couple of their 8 grandchildren.  It was a grande dame, measuring 6’h x 9’w entitled “Monkey Business”.   To their credit, these collectors showed remarkable resiliency, and within weeks of the fire, set about to rebuild their life.