In the mid 1970’s EJ was lucky enough to find himself in the company of Joseph Solman, one of the founders of the American Expressionist movement, in New York City. Mr. Solman, at ninety seven, is still one of the most active and powerful influences in the art world and a steadfast source of influence and inspiration to many facets of EJ’s work.

         (below are several pieces by EJ Stapleton)