Maurice Sendak

Today I celebrate Maurice Sendak who died at the age of 83.  

The Art of Maurice Sendak is the first "real" art book I ever owned given to me by my mother.  

My mother gave me this poster signed by Maurice Sendak.  I remember taking it to the Framesmith in Sq. Hill it was the first time I had anything framed.  

And my mother gave me WT that's what we called him.  He has been with me through my many adventures college, my first apartment, first house, all of it and now he watches over me in my studio.

I can't think about Maurice Sendak without thinking about my mother I miss her so.