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1999-2000 Retrospective
Drawing, Printmaking, Photography

'Nature Mother,' pen and pencil drawing
Richard Tranter, "Nature Mother" (21)
Richard Tranter is a secondary school art teacher in his hometown of San Francisco, California. A participant of the VA/VSA arts Program at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, he prefers to create in pen and ink because of their graphic quality. Much of his inspiration comes from the peace and beauty of the Muir Woods near his home. Tranter also incorporates an awareness of present day environmental concerns in his drawings.
'Desert Dreams,' black and white photo

Lee Mosby, "Desert Dreams" (22)
Lee Mosby has participated in the VA/VSA arts Program at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center since its inception in 1996. Through the influence of the instructors, he has experimented in creative writing, photography, and painting. "Sharp thoughts," he writes, "are best blunted with creative endeavors."
'Prickly Thoughts,' black and white photo

Lee Mosby, "Prickly Thoughts" (23)
 
'Prisms,' watercolor

Sylvester Williams, "Prisms" (24)
Sylvester Williams, a veteran outpatient at the Los Angeles VA Medical Center, credits painting with giving him a sense of tranquillity and peace after fighting the hardships of life. The spirit of God and the images of African women are among the subjects of his work.
'Blue Nuba,' linoleum print

Sylvester Williams, "Blue Nuba" (25)
 
'Rocks Near Vernal Falls,' color photograph of very sheer rock faces

Jonathan Runckel, "Rocks Near Vernal Falls" (26)
Jonathan Runckel's interest in photography began at the age of ten when he was given his first camera. A participant of VA/VSA arts Program at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, his recent works include scenes from and studies of nature.
'Bridal Veil Creek,' color photograph of a stream with small waterfalls

Jonathan Runckel, "Bridal Veil Creek" (27)
 


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