Dustin M. Schmidt’s first Sedalia art exhibit is called “The Blue Series,” and all seven paintings are done in shades of blue and gray, but that doesn’t mean he’s down in the dumps. Just the opposite, in fact: A major influence on the work was Schmidt’s son, Jackson, who turns 5 on Monday.
One of the pieces in particular, “Babe” — based on a photo of Babe Ruth’s iconic home run swing — is about fatherhood.
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