A wonderful friend of ours asked me one day if I had a painting I would donate for a charity auction she was organizing. I was so flattered by her request, I said I would go out and do a special painting just for it. I knew right where I needed to go to paint it.

Marfa has always been a go-to place for us. One of the great small towns in the country. What makes it so amazing is the spirit of the people, the amazing landscape and the sensational love of art. A world class minimalist's Mecca. We stayed at the trailer park/hotel, El Cosmico, and I got started. Most of the painting was done using a giant, dead Yucca leaf. We documented the painting process so I could design a small book to accompany the painting. On the last page I provided a space for the owner to attach a photo of the piece in their home. Giving them a sense of participation in the journey of their art.

The auction was a success. The painting sold for around $70,000. I'm totally kidding. I actually have no idea what it went for. But that wasn't the point was it? If art can contribute to the generosity of others, that is what matters.