Nervous energy was crackling around western artist Al Martin Napoletano Wednesday as appreciative fans admired his works and his stories during a reception held at the gallery of Linn-Benton Community College.
Napoletano has spent nearly 60 of his 82 years perfecting his craft, primarily focusing on pen and ink but often escaping into other mediums. His forte’ though, has remained steadfast, western art especially illustrations that help bring tales of the old west to life.