The Magic that Artists Make

The opportunity to work with creative artists in a variety of fields is one of the greatest rewards of becoming a writer. That reward is one I’ve long been fortunate enough to enjoy in my various projects with the artist Luther E. Vann, but one I’ve only recently come to experience through the work of Barbara Hilal as demonstrated in my recent post for The Black Skylark Sang a Prophecy .

I knew from various literary web sites that fellow Savannah native Barbara Hilal was a gifted poet. What I did not know was that she is also an accomplished visual artist who in fact has been painting longer than she has been writing poetry. Imagine the thrill of my surprise, then, when she graciously informed me about her artwork and suggested I consider pairing a piece or two with some of my writings.

The magic that artists make through their colors and forms and structured concepts has always been a special kind for me so I am always awed to view my work beside the brilliant creations of a talented artist like Barbara Hilal or Luther E. Vann. And I am always profoundly grateful.

Author-Poet Aberjhani

author of Christmas When Music Almost Killed the World