Moon Dust and Alan Bean

Caught Alan Bean on the 6/10/10 episode of The Colbert Report. It was great to see him, and see the wonderful Apollo themed artwork he has created.

http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/312115/june-10-2010/alan-bean

He has actually found a way to incorporate moon dust into his paintings by taking his American flag and mission patches, and incorporating tiny bits of them into his paint.

What I would give to own one of those pieces. I own no real 'art'. The peices in my home are mostly bought at stores like Target. But something like that, created by one of the few pioneers who set foot on the moon, with pieces of the moon in it. How wonderfully inspiring.

He reminded us as well, of the small group of men who actually made that amazing trip from the earth to the moon. They are all in their late 70's or older, and will be lost to us soon, as the inevitable happens to each.

What wonderful men they are. Those who had the privilege to live in a time when our nation looked to the stars. So fortunate we are to hear the stories they share.

These amazing men, who were able to Boldly Go.