I entered this design in the Memphis River Port Comm ission's call for proposals in 2003. It would sit on the Mississippi River at the entrance to Beale Street. They were looking for an "iconic" structure which would attract tourist from around the world. I got to thinking about a waterfall on the Mississippi and designed this. It would be 257 feet tall making it the tallest waterfall east of the big muddy. Fall Creek Falls is 256 feet tall. The top is an observatory. Water would be carried to the top via a series of Archimed es screws on the interior made of lexan so tourists could visually watch the water going to the top. Unfortunately, it was not chosen , and nothing has ever been built in that location. I created a blog just for this project because I put so much effort into it and have so much data. Here is the web address: http://greatmississippiwaterfall.blogspot.com/
I drew this picture of Louie Armstrong when I was 16. I gave it to my grandfather, John Wesley Ashworth, Sr. after finishing it. He was extremely proud of it and hung it in his den. He passed away two years ago at age 97 and I got it back. I've always loved his expression. This was done in Pastel from an album cover. I must not have had an eraser, notice the white blotches near his ear and forehead. I remember I slipped and got color where I didn't want it and used the white to mask it. Live and learn.
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I didn't realize you were so talented. I want a piece of your art for my new house!