A leisurely walk through the Pearl Art District of Portland, Oregon led D.C.
to a gallery that featured the paintings of acclaimed Portland artist
Shannon Richardson. He stopped in front of one titled 'Close Companions'
and could not stop staring into the eyes of the dark figure or noticing the
embracing arm of the figure in the foreground. Accepting this combination
of forces and embracing the challenge of integrating them into one
personality had been occupying his thoughts and, therefore, his writing, of
late. It suddenly made sense to record these recent collaborations and
release them under the title of the painting - CLOSE COMPANIONS.