It is a tradition of Toastmasters for a new member to deliver a speech very soon to loosen up and introduce themselves. That speech is referred to as the ‘Icebreakers speech.’ I wrote and delivered the speech below.
My name is ‘Ray’ Evans. More precisely … Adrian Ray Evans. As in … Arts by Adrian R. Evans … Contemporary paintings in oil. Friends and family call me ‘Ray.’
I’m a retired house painter. I had my own house painting contracting business in Orlando Fla. I retired from there and moved to Owensboro about a year ago. Now before you go clearing off the sanity session couch, let me explain why I retired ‘from’ Florida:
I’m originally from Owensboro. In the early fifties, I joined the Navy, married a Pennsylvania girl, moved around …show more content…
Now, in retirement, I hope to capitalize on that hobby by selling some art. At this time, I’m proud to say, there are many paintings by Adrian R. hanging in several cities across the U.S.
I, as ‘Adrian R.’ have sold more paintings in my lifetime than Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh together sold in their lifetime. (Vincent Van Gough sold ONE painting during his lifetime: Claude Monet sold NO paintings during his lifetime … All their works were recognized and sold after their death.) Woe is me!
My inventory is in excess of 500 paintings, a few of which have won awards.
I post my art on my Face Book page with a somewhat rotating frequency, often telling a story of how I came about painting a particular piece. A great amount of my works are expressing my own opinions, trying not to be too controversial, but still getting across a point I feel is important. Hopefully my paintings show my sense of humor, (which my wife says keeps her going during any difficult times), my concerns for the environment and my love for the beauty all around us.
I am also a published author with just one book, so far, but watch out in the months and years to come. I’ll be writing many more!
(I later published a second book,
My name is ‘Ray’ Evans. More precisely … Adrian Ray Evans. As in … Arts by Adrian R. Evans … Contemporary paintings in oil. Friends and family call me ‘Ray.’
I’m a retired house painter. I had my own house painting contracting business in Orlando Fla. I retired from there and moved to Owensboro about a year ago. Now before you go clearing off the sanity session couch, let me explain why I retired ‘from’ Florida:
I’m originally from Owensboro. In the early fifties, I joined the Navy, married a Pennsylvania girl, moved around …show more content…
Now, in retirement, I hope to capitalize on that hobby by selling some art. At this time, I’m proud to say, there are many paintings by Adrian R. hanging in several cities across the U.S.
I, as ‘Adrian R.’ have sold more paintings in my lifetime than Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh together sold in their lifetime. (Vincent Van Gough sold ONE painting during his lifetime: Claude Monet sold NO paintings during his lifetime … All their works were recognized and sold after their death.) Woe is me!
My inventory is in excess of 500 paintings, a few of which have won awards.
I post my art on my Face Book page with a somewhat rotating frequency, often telling a story of how I came about painting a particular piece. A great amount of my works are expressing my own opinions, trying not to be too controversial, but still getting across a point I feel is important. Hopefully my paintings show my sense of humor, (which my wife says keeps her going during any difficult times), my concerns for the environment and my love for the beauty all around us.
I am also a published author with just one book, so far, but watch out in the months and years to come. I’ll be writing many more!
(I later published a second book,