Mike Johnston, John Paul Strain, April Johnston

John Paul Strain's appearance drew large crowds

of civil war art fans from around the local area.

This group is comparing the Vengeance at

Okolona Giclée with the original painting.

John Strain posed with his fans for personal

photos and he explained the inspiration behind

the pieces that his collectors had purchased.

Andrew Harris, a local Civil War artist discusses

technique and layout with John Strain

The crowd was small enough for personal

interaction with the artist.

Texas Art Depot's John Paul Strain Original

April explains John's art with a customer.

Beta Sigma Phi's sorority Alpha Phi Kappa helped with the refreshments as has become their custom.

John Paul Strain personalized purchases for his

fans that bought at the show.

All in all our customers really appreciated getting

to meet the internationally known artist....

...and they also loved the refreshments!