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When Alan was 6 years old his mother thought that he should learn to play the piano. His piano lessons were across the hall from artist, Roland Osborn's studio. Alan could smell the oil paint and wanted very much to learn to paint. His mother compromised and he took both piano lessons and art classes. He feels fortunate to have been able to acquire a Chickering Baby Grand Piano and still enjoys playing.

Chickering Baby Grand Piano

Alan was one of the founders of the Bethel Pike Pottery. Alan, David Cayton and John Peterson began their studio in the basement of a house just south of Bethel Pike. The studio was later moved to an area north of Muncie, near Albany. Alan was a potter and ceramicist for 40 years, but recently dismantled his kiln so that he could devote more time to his painting.

A Sample of Alan's Pottery

When Allen is not in his studio or at his piano, he may be found in the greenhouse attached to the back of the home that he shares with his wife, Cindy and their two poodles. One of Alan's hobbies is growing phalaenopsis orchids. Phalaenopsis means "moth-like" and in their native Philippines, these orchids are thought to resemble groups of moths. Alan enjoys the many variations and beautiful colors of these long lasting flowers.

Harlequin Phalaenopsis Orchid

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