First Row: From Kathryn Landis regarding her sketch of a nude Bierce, "Captured by the Minions of Cthulhu!" (first row, center) You have to read this story: Lovecraft Works. H.P Lovecraft was the man who revolutionized the weird tale -- and he considered Bierce to be one of his idols." Kathryn also says: "The watercolor piece is called 'The Bird-Caller,' and it's based on those wonderful stories -- I for one believe -- that Helen Bierce told about her father's ability to call wild birds to perch on his arms." On the far right Bierce is depicted facing death after being wounded during the battle of Kennisaw Mountain.

Second Row: Picture on the far left shows Bierce connecting magnetically with Oscar Wilde (NOTE: To truly appreciate this ink and watercolor drawing involving Wilde, one must read Love & Kisses: Bierce & Wilde on the Ambrose Bierce website.) The watercolor second from the left was inspired by Bierce's short story, "An Inhabitant of Carsosa." Third from the left is from Bierce's classic tale, "Eyes of the Panther." Next to it is a watercolor called "The Last Dance." On the far right is Bierce as Vampire, suggested by the K.A. di'Gaetano story And As to Drink

Kathryn Landis