Page 3 - In Memory of Uncle Paul

Through the years his Mother hoped to enroll him in

art school, but the funds just weren’t there. This,
however, gave Paul the opportunity to explore more of
his God given talents when he picked up a guitar one

day and found his love for music.

They were the most unforgettable times when he
would visit us (little rug-rats) in the Polo Grounds –

and he never came empty handed.

With his smooth voice Uncle Paul charmed us with his

guitar as he played, sounding just like Gordon Light-
foot, “If you could read my mind love, and Sundown.

Then he would often plant a kiss on our forehead,
said, “I love you” and off he went to his next

adventure.

Paul did eventually get the chance to attend art school
at Pratt University, his Fine Arts major took him to

places to study in South America and Brazil.
It was in the mid- 70’s when he was mentored in the

art of air brushing and there was no stopping Paul’s
creativity when the air brush hit the canvas, often

telling the story of his life through bold, vivid colors.
He airbrushed some of the most memorable portraits

of Lena Horne, Oprah Winfrey, strong African woman
and a family portrait of Supreme Court Judge Clarence
Thomas.

His art was displayed and sold in many galleries
through-out Manhattan.