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My brother doesn’t like attention brought to him, but he deserves it because he’s amazing. Sorry, Scott. You can deal — you’re strong.
Scott’s pretty talented and I just have to share. Since going through Leukemia treatment at Children’s Hospital in Seattle, he’s really polished his artistic talents. Besides being a talented poet and writer, he’s an amazing artist. I should stop and fill you in on Scott before I introduce you to his work.
Scott Farman has strong opinions. He wants to save the world and scold it at the same time. He likes to upset the carefully maintained status quo, only because he believes in change. He dreams of toppling the old fogey institutions by pioneering new and unusual ideas. I love that. He’s rebellious, independent, and very intellectual. His creativity comes out of purely expressing everything I just mentioned.
So, now that I’ve given you the Scott disclaimer, you may be able to better understand his works of art. I should also precede with a warning to the eyes of the Republican right, or any supporters of the current situation in the White House or Iraq: Scott’s work is expression, a shout of opinion on canvas that will stir some.
I was forwarded the link to youe website by Mary Lane Akers. I am planning the first annual “Tyler’s Dance for a Cure” in October in memory of my son Tyler who passed away in October 2006 from Neuroblastoma. He was also a patient at Children’s Hospital in Seattle from 2004- 2006. We are from the Tri-cities. My son, at only 5 years old, was also an aspiring artist. He would have LOVED Scott’s work. Scott sounds like such an amazing kid! Cancer always seems to take the best. I am so inspired by your success in putting together this event. It has been almost 1 year since my son’s death. I think that it is so important that these types of events are done, not only in raising money for cures, but also for honoring the memories and lives of the people who we loved so much! I’m sure you feel the same. I wish you all the luck in the world with your event. I have family in Redmond who I will be sharing this with and hopefully they can attend. I definitly hope to be able to next year.
Best Wishes and God Bless!
Heidi Luedtke
When I read that Scott volunteered for research, I started to bawl. That is something that Scott would do. Scott was my first best friend, I grew up in the house behind him. The last time I saw Scott was in sixth grade, but we still kept in touch. I remember when Scott called me, about a year ago, and told me that he had leukemia. At that point he didn’t have it and he was still in Boston, but that was the last time I spoke to Scott.
I love looking at Scott’s art, the first time we met he actually threw a sheet of paper over the fence with a dog on it that said, “Hi, my name is Sadie”. I miss him and Sadie. I’m so glad he kept with his drawing, he was always doodling things every where.
I think it’s so amazing what you’re doing in honor of him, and I would love to help in any way possible. If there is anything I could do please let me know.
Thanks,
Malia