Eloise was an excellent artist who refused to compromise her artistic integrity for any reason. As a child, her teacher would tell her to color the sky blue, but she would refuse, saying the neutral beige better captured humanity's indifference toward the splendor of nature, and she bore the failing grade proudly. “An artist is never understood in her time, and critics do nothing but reveal their own lack of imagination.”
Her work was spectacular to be sure, and in time, she would become the rare breed that is both successful and respected in the art community. She had a wealth of fans and a dearth of detractors. Even contemptuous up-and-comers and counter-culture painters didn't resent her fame. As an artist, she led a charmed life.
All was not sunshine and daisies, however, for though he had talent, passion, and an adamant stance against selling out to cash in, her efforts often did her more harm than good. She could not doodle. Every bored thought needed to be a masterpiece, and every simple shopping list became an homage to classic early 20th century advertising.
- Originally mailed to T. York of Witchita Falls, Texas
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