drawing by Paul Pletka
Paul Pletka is now one of the nation’s best known artists. When Paul came over to our small trailer for supper while we were newlyweds, long before he was famous, he drew this charcoal portrait of Ethel. He had not changed his name to Paul Pletka yet, but was Bill Johnson, one of Tom’s childhood friends. That was 44 years ago now.
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A study in the depth of life — enter thought.
Thank you. Ethel
Oh I LOVE this! I’m thrilled to finally get an idea of what Ethel looks like, and I’m not surprised: she has the beautiful strength of an artist/poet. We love you, Ethel.
I don’t look like that now. Ethel
He saw beauty within and without and set it down in posterity.
What a beauty you were (and I’m sure you still are, Ethel!) I love seeing this portrait of you.
A keepsake for sure. Beautiful
A precious memory, and a fine picture in its own right.
What lovely work … but then how could it not be considering the subject. You might not think you look like that now, Ethel, but I am sure you still do to Thomas. Sorry for my absence. Hope to catch up a little today.
My husband went to high school in Grand Junction, Colorado with Paul Pletka. He is wanting to find out where he is now. Can you please let me know where he’s at.
Paul is in Santa Fe. I believe his number is listed, although I have not talked to him in recent years much to my regret. He is a great person.
Thank you for getting back to me. I am sure my husband would be happy to know this.