Happy Father's Day, Dad!!

So, in case you haven't figured it out yet, I'm pretty close to my parents.  They are great people, and everyone who meets them loves them.  Today is the day that we all pay homage to our dads, whether it's being the father of pets, human offspring, or whatever other combinations of family apply.  You have read about my art influences from my mom for Mother's Day, and as some of you already know, much of my art interests come from my dad, as well. 

My dad was an architect all of my childhood.  We lived in New Orleans and he had his dream job.  Over the years he worked on the creation of so many New Orleans architectural icons - the Superdome, Tulane Medical Center, the Sheraton on Canal Street, and Hard Rock Cafe on N. Peter's.  Dad was also a photographer at family events growing up, and of nature.  Guess where I get my enthusiasm for nature photography from?  I remember when I was little and Dad was working on projects in the garage, I liked to hang out with him while he was working and he let me play with some of his tools.  He gave me a scrap of a two by four and let me hammer way too many nails in it so I could make a table for my Barbie's.  Oh yeah, it was awesome - hahahaha!!  Dad's not an architect anymore, but he's still always working on projects at he and mom's house or in the garden.  Guess where my joy of gardening comes from, too?  He's helped me stretch a canvas, he fixes things at my condo and teaches me how, too, and when I feel like giving up, he pushes me to go further.  I'm so glad he's my dad. 

Happy Father's Day, Dad!  I love you so much!