Saturday, February 3rd, began with a rendezvous at DeGrazia’s Gallery in the Sun in NE Tucson with Mom and Dad and also Phil and Marion. DeGrazia lived on a working artist “ranch” with other artists frequently in residence usually in outbuildings that DeGrazia built himself. His artistic pursuits varied widely over the course of his career, from painting, sculpture and metal working to stained glass, and a variety of other ideas.

Mom and Dad were early of course and very excited to see us when we arrived, and Phil and Marion arrived about five minutes later. After some introductions and photos, we all entered the gallery to take a look around for an hour and a half or so. Phil had a meeting, so Phil and Marion said their good-byes until the evening opera, and the rest of us enjoyed our picnic at a table and sun shelter probably built by DeGrazia himself.
Dad waiting outside the gallery: [1] Mom and Ben in the gallery: [2]

One of De Grazia’s more popular paintings: [3] Marion and Phil: [4]
Prickly Pear Cacti: [5] Phil and Ben: [6]

Time for lunch! [7]