Shout out to Sean Garrison, the painter at the MN courthouse!

[nolabear]

He was just interviewed for the second time, the first as they were awaiting the verdict and his painting-in-progress was an abstract canvas full of red slashes and other bold strokes. Just now they talked to him again, the canvas mostly bright blue, which he described as "Walking on air." He was so beautifully eloquent about the need to create his feelings, and his joy at this moment of justice.

I teared right up. So, apparently, did Chris Hayes, who asked on the spot if he could buy the painting. I hope he gets it. Heck, I'd like to have it too. For just a brief moment, walking on air.

[lunatica]

1. I loved this story too!

It could also be named, “exhaling”, or “I can breath”

I like the painting!

[nolabear]

2. So do I. Hope Chris pays him handsomely. But he might want to keep it.

It's an important piece of an important day.

[Demovictory9]

3. this painting?

Link to tweet

[nolabear]

4. Yes! Thank you!

I was so touched by him, and the evolution of the piece. And I see it's "Sean." I'' fix that.

[lunatica]

5. Yes

He was going to paint the aftermath of the outcome of the trial. He named this one “Walking on Air”. Great name after the verdicts!

[seangarrison]

6. Thank you!

I'm just finding this thread. Thank you. I am still "Walking On Air". Today I was painting at a commerative event for the anniversary of George Floyd's death.

If you're interested in a print, please go to my website

Www.seangarrisonartist.com/store

[flibbitygiblets]

7. Super cool!

Welcome to DU!

[nolabear]

8. Hey Sean! I'm honored to meet you. Welcome to DU.

Your work makes me happy in a terrible time. I hope it brings people comfort. ❤️

[Eliot Rosewater]

9. Beautiful work!