A Friday Live recording, in which Jerry Greene interviews John Mansfield on June 1, 1979. John is known as the "oldest newcomer" at age 35. John and Jerry discuss John's painting career and his latest work. Mansfield states that he paints for himself and he is the boss. He got started painting when he was in elementary school. John's childhood is then discussed, including growing-up in Hawaii and the air raid bomb shelters at his elementary school. John's father was a naval officer, so Mansfield had to move every couple of years growing up.
John went to live in Telluride in 1970--a time when everything was closing down (local businesses). A certain group of citizens did not like anything that the ski area requested, which was still true, as of this recording's date. People felt threatened by the ski area. Others felt the ski area was the only way to save the town. In 1979, according to the census, there were only 1,000 residents.
John moved to Telluride to paint and get away from it all. John charges $100 for a water painting in-town and $150 outside of town.
Mansfield's other hobbies include fishing. He also worked for the Mountain Medical center and helped them to get set-up with their services and equipment.
John lives in Mexico in the winters and continues to paint. He has a painting show coming up.
The length of this recording is about 26 minutes.
