This book commemorates the milestone of 70 years in the life of a unique and wonderful human being and a truly great artist: Richard D. Kelly—better known to his family and friends as Dick.

This remarkably prolific genius is a master of many media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, neon, lapidary, and ceramics (as well as music and video, unfortunately difficult to represent in these pages). His inspired imagination and sense of fun spill over into the endless number of characters he performs on the stage that is our world (Shakespeare may have been thinking of Dick when he wrote “one man in his time plays many parts”).

Happy seventieth birthday, dearest Dick. Thank you for all the joy you bring us, the inspiration you instill to always be creative, and the wisdom you exemplify by responding with love and acceptance to whatever life’s ups and downs may bring. The brilliance of your vision fills our lives with beauty and light. We love you!