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1. 
   Bill Diehl
   

   Feb 28, 2011

   Yo, Robert Joyner,

   For months I’ve been following your blog, but have declined to comment because I’m an old fart and am maladjusted to social networking.

   But there’s something I must tell you.

   I spent 25 years in the infantry–two tours in Vietnam, Korea, Europe, Middle East, etc. Wherever I went, I’d set up an easel–on top of the dryer in the laundry room or wherever I could find a space. I painted hundreds of bad pictures–animals, people, whatever stroke (striked?) my fancy. I developed a hopeless case of rigor mortise–focused on the details instead of on the painting. Came to the place where I almost quit–a sad situation now that I’m retired and have little else to do.

   Then I happened upon Robert Joyner (Dailypainters.com). Here’s a guy who paints like I’ve always hoped to. F**k the details, let’s just do it. What an inspiration.

   Today I knocked out three paintings. Acrylics. Big brushes. Lots of emphasis on negative spaces. Nobody would ever buy them, but I don’t care. I’m free!

   Thanks. Keep up the good work.

   Bill Diehl

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     Robert Joyner
     

     Mar 01, 2011

     Bill,

     First of all, I owe you a handshake for all you’ve done for our country and freedom. thanks for being an outstanding citizen and soldier.
     Secondly, this is probably one of my all time favorite comments. What an inspiration you are! I’m so delighted that you have discovered my work and it has helped you regain your freedom’ to create. These stories and comments far exceed any sale that may result from my art and website.
     Keep painting Bill, you obviously love it. I’m glad to have you as a frequent visitor and to have crossed paths w/ you via the Internet.
     And please, feel free to comment any time you like:)
     All the best.

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