It was my belief at the time of this painting that life was a series of obstacles and challenges. When you were young the challenges and obstacle were ostensibly, sharp and difficult. As time wore on life smoothed out – and though there were significant challenges ahead (big bump?) Life would, to some degree, smooth out. The older you got, I reasoned, the more you learned, and life became easier. It was a naive notion to be sure; one that a young man with hopefulness had. In the end it turns out that Life can continue to be a series of pointy pickets – broken marriages, career disasters, wars, misfortune, pandemic. Yet, there are still sunny days and rich colors to behold.

THE STORY OF THIS PAINTING.

Painted in the late seventies in San Francisco. One day I came out of a meeting and left my painting and poetry book on top of my car and drove off. A few blocks away I realized what I had done and back-tracked hoping to find the book with this painting and poetry in the street. Alas it was not to be found. Lost forever. I sadly accepted the fact. However, ten years later I was contacted by a man in San Francisco who had found the book. He returned it to me intact. Ironically his name was “Dan”. He too was an artist and worked for a printing firm in SF. It was a miracle! One that I never forgot. Like the time I lost my income tax return check on the New York City subway only to have it returned to me in Brooklyn anonomously, by mail.

THE PAINTING DETAILS

This painting is a custom Fine-Art, Giclee Print – framed and matted.

It measures 24” x 15”.

The image is 7-1/2” x 15-3/4” It is Numbered #2 on the back and signed by Dan Saultman.

The colors used were Dr. Martin Dyes.

Please note: Additional numbered and signed prints of the highest museum quality are also available unframed and can be mailed to you carefully packaged.