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Author Richard
L. Rotelli chronicles the amazing
story of
the life of crippled cowboy
artist Floyd N. Walser (1888 – 1966) in the
engrossing book, A
Creative Odyssey: the Story of Floyd and Richie.
He also describes his own father’s extraordinary
inventiveness and weaves their two lives
together, showing how much of a positive impact
Richie had on Floyd’s later years.
Packed with 20th
century history, this fascinating biography tells
how Floyd Walser, crippled at age 21 in 1909,
found meaning in a life of art. Years later,
Richie invented several life-improving devices
for Floyd.
Artists and art
lovers will be amazed to read how Floyd
perfected his technique in every medium,
including watercolors, oils, pastels, charcoal
and even etching; all with only one functioning
hand. Several examples of Floyd’s artwork are
included in the book, with the front and back
covers in full color.
A
Creative Odyssey
is an uplifting story that touches the heart at
many levels.
ISBN 0-7414-1011-7
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