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Folk artist Don Cochran's Art Gallery
Paintings, sculptured high relief murals, backdrops, folk art, fine art, landscapes, waterfalls, wall murals on canvas and other paintings by Georgia's Folk and Master Scenic Artist Don Cochran for church, business and home.
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They told me I would need a college education, join the Union and move to California. There were lots of obstacles and a lot of stones that had to be turned over. If I could'nt move them, I would just go around. The front door was closed to me, but the back door was opened and I walked in. Just a helper for the helpers at first. But I worked hard and listened, and as the opportunity revealed itself I would grab it. I was invited up a step at a time up to scenic artist, and then scenic chargeman (in charge of the scenic department), training those that come in the front door. We created little pictures, big pictures, small sets, and big sets.
( A basket of eggs is not fun. It's rewarding or disappointing, but hunting them is fun. If you're disappointed in what is in your basket, use the field that God gave you, and have fun hunting whether you find a few or find a lot, the fun is the same).
I worked as a scenic artist in theater, television, feature films, and other things. I had lots of fun, met a lot of interesting people, made lots of friends and I didn't have to go to Hollywood. Hollywood came to me.
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