with our purchase of the 14,000 square foot building that our Museum has occupied for a decade, reflects a major milestone as The Foster Museum reinforces its commitment to Time — to endure for the long run, honoring the power of sharing the watercolor wilderness Journeys of this captivating artist. The Foster Museum’s Board and Advisors (see page 110) are always at the ready to assist and advise in a myriad of ways, providing The Foster Museum and Tony with a strong buttress of support. A special treat in this catalogue is an homage to the scientist–artist kinship that Tony and I share. We both are honored that scientist friends of Tony’s and mine rose to the opportunity to toast this 19th Journey and to add their thoughts on the importance of Tony’s art and the topic: Professors Dorothy Merritts and Robert C. Walter (Geology/Geomorphology), Franklin & Marshall College; Professor Sir Stephen Sparks CBE FRS (Geology/Volcanology), University of Bristol; Professor Rob Dunbar (Oceanography & Geology), Stanford University; Professor Sir Ghillean Prance FRS VMH (Botany), Former Director Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Associate Professor Emily Grubert (Civil Engineering & Social Sciences), University of Notre Dame; Professor John Haldane (Philosophy), St Andrews University; Professor Rob Jackson (Ecology & Chemical Engineering), Stanford University; Dr. Sarah Kapnick, JP Morgan and former chief scientist for NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration). Ben Cosgrove, musician and composer, and Sara Shifrin, educator at Gould Academy (and Museum Board member), both from Maine and both with life purpose focused on sharing the importance of place, provide grounding essays as well. It is Tony to whom we all tip our hats and our praise. Tony's dedication to his practice is inspired and inspiring. His curious mind, acute observational skills, and physical courage coupled with his enormous facility with the paintbrush have allowed all of us a more profound view and understanding of Earth’s systems and landscapes. Through the artworks embedded here, we are given an opportunity to extend our sense of wonder and our gratitude — and explore time. What a gift! We are extraordinarily grateful to our museum partners who share our enthusiasm for Tony’s artwork. We are particularly grateful to Bryony Robins and Jonathan Morton at the Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery and to Jerry Smith at the Dayton Art Institute, who all made commit- ments to the exhibition when it was still in its early conceptual stages. Jerry’s essay in this catalog is a testament to Tony’s impact as both a human and an artist as his introduction to Tony occurred decades ago when Jerry was working at the Phoenix Art Museum under Jim Ballinger’s leadership. Among others who have long standing admiration and respect for Tony’s art and who helped shepherd his early career is Graham Beal, who generously agreed to tease out the backstory of the Journey in a conversation with Tony that is enclosed here. As always, it takes a team of dedicated superhero professionals to successfully order, navigate, and execute all the details that accompany a traveling exhibition of this scale. Jim Ballinger, advisor to both Tony and the Museum, has been a particular champion of Tony, his water- color wilderness Journeys, and their place in the art world. His enduring stewardship, support, and advocacy is precious and deeply appreciated. Tessa Jackson OBE is an essential colleague in Great Britain who facilitated the details of the exhibitions in Cornwall and London. Her regular visits to Tony’s studio and her artistic insights and professional knowledge created thoughtful storyboards for the exhibition while functioning as a sounding board and guide for Tony. Kristin Poole (a Tony collaborator for over three decades) has been muse, bridge builder, coach, steward, advocate, and evocator working on the U.S. side of the pond to support Tony and The Foster Museum. She has worked to set the Journey, its tour, its partners, and its educational materials at the highest standard. Eileen Howard (Archive Director, with the Museum for eight years) and Anne Baxter (Art Director, with the Museum since its inception) have been diligent in their design, compilation and review of this catalog as well as the more extensive digital one. Their collaboration with Tony and their commitment to the Museum’s work is steadfast and essential, including their joint critical leadership of the Museum from 2020–2024. The Foster Museum’s new Executive Director Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz joined the staff as the exhibition was in its final stages and her questions and advice have been valued additions. Alisa’s experience and capacity, combined 10
