The summer of 1992, South Haven, Minnesota, on Lake Sylvia, home of James & Susan Stochl. Diane shares book with Matthew and Skibby; Matthew shares drink with Skibby.
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“I am always aware of the impermanence of street painting. Wind, sun, dirt, and rain constantly remind me as I work of the very fleeting nature of this type of painting. All day long, as I’m creating a new part of the picture, I can see the finished parts already fading. It’s a challenge to retouch the picture and keep it fresh for spectators. I’m not disappointed when the painting washes away because street painting is performance art, it’s very much like attending a symphony. When the music ends everyone leaves with a memory of the music. My work is the same except one is left with a visual impression. And much like musical recording helps preserve a moment, I photograph my paintings when they’re finished. ”
Rogers, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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