An Illinois Valley Artist ... (Read 765 times)

[BlueStar]

John Kettman is drawing a painting depicting famous peeps from Streator, & hopes to finish it the 1st of the year. It'll be hung in city hall. He's been showing each addition here: www.facebook.com/groups/179859502082489/

"You know you are from Streator when ....."

I know some of you don't like FB, but it's really worth it to see this & the many posts about our local history, many are sharing, pics & all!

Here's what one member posted:

"I just wanna say thanks again and give a big shout-out to people like john Burt, john kettman, Kerry bruck, Richard O'Hara, David reed, Leslie poldek, And everyone who generously share their time and memories so freely!"

[Admin]

I love this painting. I love getting those updates on it. I stickied this thread.

[BlueStar]

Have you seen his Beatles photos? They're awesome! He was in a contest in Chicago.

BTW, he bought micro-brushes & used them for the baseball stitches etc. He even posted a pic of painting on a pieve of rice, on his own page. Friend him to see all his photos!

[Admin]

No I haven't seen any Beatles photos.
I'm going to send him a friend request. Thanks, Blue.

[BlueStar]

John Kettman's painting will be @ city hall for a month to view. He's almost finished so .... soon! Take your glasses he'll be painting "Secrets" in it too! I can't wait to see it!

[Admin]

This is awesome! I will be going to see it! What a wonderful thing for the city!

[BlueStar]

I can't wait! I'll post when it is, if I see it! I'm sure it'll be in the paper too.

[BlueStar]

Soon! He said he'll be done in about a week!

[BlueStar]

John finally got an answer from city hall & he will take the painting there Thurs. aft. It will be on display for a month!

[BlueStar]

Sooo, John Kettman is drawing caractures @ Burgoo Fest & his booth is near the Historical Societies bdlg.