Hal Empie Oil on Canvas mid-sixties

Hal Empie held the dual distinction of being both the oldest and youngest licensed pharmacist. His paintings, cartoons, drawings, and sketches have appeared in countless publications, numerous nationally juried and invitational exhibitions, as well as in the permanent collections of prestigious collectors, museums and cultural institutions throughout the country. 

When I spoke to Hal's daughter she told me about the memories that she had of him painting in the back of the pharmacy in between filling orders. 

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Hal Empie (1999-2002)

27" x 23"