One thing in life that makes me utterly happy is seeing my friends happy. Not all the times do I like what they are into but, that doesn't matter. What is important is that I get to share what they are about and who they are. A master craftsman with 1001 talents seemingly found his place after thinking there wasn't one or that there was no one else out there like him to share his passion.
I didn't tell him I would be showing up at his venue; I just did. I know he was surprised that I showed up, but I wouldn't have missed it for anything. I supported my friend, just like he was there to support me when I had my art show. I love our friendship and cherish the time we spend creating or watching the master at work.
There have been times when years have passed by, and we still manage to connect and catch up as if no time at all has passed. Though we share some interests and some interests, we do not, as artists, we can appreciate each other's work and talents. For me, as a friend, it's essential to find a way to bridge that gap and share with him a form of his craft. The first thing that comes to mind is that Period in Japanese culture known as Edo.