Parker County Today August 2015 | Page 52

AUGUST 2015 PA R K E R C O U N T Y T O D AY Bull Durham it to express who he is. And when someone expresses himself in a way that I am impressed by what he does, he’s left a mark. And that was probably what he hoped to do.” Many artists find art a cathartic or calming process, but not McGee. “No. Just the opposite. Painting gets me excited!” Just talking about it seemed to get him a bit fired up. His creative process can be engrossing and involves more than paints and canvas — music plays a key role. “I go into my studio, and, of course, music is a big part of my life; at my old age, I’m learning to play the violin,” said McGee. 50 Two Cowboys