A prominent artist recalls the summer of 1974, his formative year, with fond memories. A gifted but troubled 18-year-old aspiring artist encounters a brilliant senior alcoholic painter who has abandoned not only painting but life as well. The two begin a relationship that appears to be shaky at first. The youngster is eager to discover all of the master's secrets, which are hidden deep within his mind and heart. The old master has suffered the effects of time. Until the kid rekindles his passion in his work and gives him the drive to live, his existence appears worthless to him. They give each other a wonderful gift by working together. The youngster is taught to see the world through the eyes of the master. And the master rediscovers how to see life through the eyes of a child once more. This is a true story based on a personal experience.
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A prominent artist recalls the summer of 1974, his formative year, with fond memories. A gifted but troubled 18-year-old aspiring artist encounters a brilliant senior alcoholic painter who has abandoned not only painting but life as well. The two begin a relationship that appears to be shaky at first. The youngster is eager to discover all of the master's secrets, which are hidden deep within his mind and heart. The old master has suffered the effects of time. Until the kid rekindles his passion in his work and gives him the drive to live, his existence appears worthless to him. They give each other a wonderful gift by working together. The youngster is taught to see the world through the eyes of the master. And the master rediscovers how to see life through the eyes of a child once more. This is a true story based on a personal experience.
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