Wednesday, April 27, 2016
What's up with Dad
I love my Dad's blog post for this week, which talks about Prince, listening, Luis Resto (pictured here), and lots of other things.
It is all worth reading, but I especially liked this part:
I have some space where I can paint and store my work.. It is a magical
space above Vivios Restaurant in Eastern Market. The space is only
accessible by going to the third floor of Devries Cheese Shop and then
passing through Luis Resto’s music loft. Luis could be anywhere, but
chooses to create his art in the top floor of this very old building. He
is here because of the sound he gets in this place with its high
ceiling and wood trusses. I would also extend to him the International
Award for being a genuinely nice guy. Luis is exceptionally generous
with his time, except when it is his time to create some music. He goes
deep into his creative cocoon and is completely unaware of anything or
anyone around him. I know to walk quietly through his space and not
disturb him when he is lost in his music. He will never look up. His
concentration on his craft is inspiring to other artists.
I have seen that look of concentration many times in people I respect-- including my father.
