The painting on the main page is a clickable map addressing topics in entrepreneurial finance. This is the overview page with informaion below about the painting and author. Click on the following areas to see additional information:
1. The flowers in the yard behind the wagon to link to the seasonality page.
2. The lemonade jar on top of the stand to view information on inventory management.
3. The sign the boy is painting on to go to the pricing pages.
4. The dirt road in front of the stand to view information on health and safety issues.
5. The attic window to get a conclusion of the project.
6. Each of the author's names are links to bios.
7. Finally, click on the mailbox to view the sources for this project.
"Open for Business"by Mark Keathley
From World-Wide-Art.com
There are a few things that just go with summer, and a cool glass of lemonade is one of the best. The neighbors will be busy with their chores, and there is sure to be a big demand for the ice cold treat that being prepared. Mom has set them up with the supplies, and brother has constructed their store. The locusts will soon begin to sing their summer song. The day will surely be a hot one. And there will be a lot of hot, thirsty folks going by all day. These youngsters will be here to serve them and meet the need of the moment. They are "Open for Business."
Mark Keathley was born on April 23, 1963, the son of loving and dedicated parents, and the middle of three children. He spent his early years growing up on the family farm and has always dearly loved and enjoyed the glorious and diverse world around him.
Rarely did something beautiful escape his notice. At an early age he was taken with the desire to capture those perfect moments in time when a fond memory just wasn't enough. Upon discovering his mothers box of oils and brushes in the attic, a spark of interest and determination was kindled. The fan of encouragement from family and friends, and the flame of accomplishment moved him in the direction of art as a career. He says his first landscape, at age twelve, "was a tribute to green . . . and not much else", but he continued to pursue those scenes with charcoal and pencils as his tools At fifteen he was given a starter set of acrylics, a wildlife magazine subscription for subject matter, and the rest is, as they say, history. He has painted nearly every day of his life since.
Mark is driven by his faith and a passion for life. Never wanting to just "get by", he strives for excellence in everything he does. His family and his personal relationship with God are the most important things to him. And he sees his talent as something bestowed upon him. he is determined to get the most out of what was given to him by faithfully pursuing and pushing his talent to the limit . . . forever expanding the boundaries of his abilities.
In a world of turbulence and unrest, Mark Keathley gently reminds us of the beauty and peace available in this life. He desires to tell stories to his viewers of the delightfulness of a moment, the importance of life itself, the beauty of things and people that normally go unnoticed.