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an in-person lesson might be arranged.
e student? Former U.S. president
George W. Bush, who began painting
aer leaving office in 2009 and last year
published a book of his paintings of
military veterans, titled "Portraits of
Courage."
"When and where?" Tonape said.
at took some figuring. During a
phone call in February, Woodson and
Tonape were discussing possible dates
for the lesson when another voice came
on the line – Bush himself, who said he
was looking forward to meeting Ton-
ape. "Sir, it would be an honor," replied
an astounded Tonape, who stood up in
his office at Methodist at the sound of
Bush's voice. At the end of the 15- to
20-minute conversation, Tonape real-
ized he was still standing respectfully.
"It was my instinct to stand," he
said. "You have to understand. I came
to America in 1994 with a student visa
from India and $275 in my pocket. It
is not just every day I get a call from
the (former) president of the United
States."
On March 14, with Secret Service
clearance, Tonape flew to Dallas where
Bush and his wife live. Bush received
much acclaim for "Portraits of Cour-
age" but knew he had more to learn.
ough he met each of the subjects
of that book, he had painted their
portraits from photographs. He now
wanted to use live models and hoped
Tonape could provide valuable insights.
Upon meeting the Bushes, Tonape
greeted the couple with the traditional
namaste bow of his homeland.
"I was freaking out on the inside but
trying to remain calm," he recalled.
He brought two sets of paints and
brushes, one for the day's work and one
to leave behind for Bush's use. Bush
said he wanted to pay for the items, but
Tonape demurred politely, saying they
were gis.
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