This is a tribute to El Paso artist Hal Marcus, who died Sunday, April 12. The author is Marcus’ friend and collaborator on three children’s books.
Hal Marcus lived as a painter. He did everything as an artist, whether it was putting on his shoes or putting on a show. Even in his passing, Hal chose to create beauty.
Of all his renowned artwork, Hal’s life and death became the greatest masterpiece. When most people are tempted to retreat into the messy realities of a dying body, Hal documented it all and shared it with the world…