Another Legend

Pat Green and his band performing be the premiere of Window to the West: Live from Billy Bob’s Texas

A week ago, I found myself standing in the middle of something special—my painting, right there front and center, behind country music legend Pat Green as he performed at the premiere of a short film about Billy Bob’s Texas.

I’m not sure anything prepares you for that moment—seeing your art take up space like that, quietly speaking while someone else sings. It felt humbling, a little surreal, and honestly, kind of emotional.

But what truly stopped me in my tracks was Pat himself. He sang his heart out, knowing full well that the very next morning he’d be attending the funeral of his brother, sister-in-law, and two nephews, all lost in the recent flooding in Central Texas. I can’t even imagine the weight of that grief. And yet, he showed up. He sang. He gave the room his voice.

And I couldn’t help but think—we artists, in whatever form we create, really do have a voice. Whether it’s a song, a painting, or a story, our work can speak when words might fail. It can comfort, connect, and remind people that beauty still exists even in hard moments.

That trip home for the event? Completely worth it. Not just for the honor of having my work included, but for the reminder that art matters. It shows up when we need it. Just like Pat did.

Lynn