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Pasqual Bettio-Godfather of LA Art by Martha Rose Woodward

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According to his web site (written by Douglas Young-May 12, 1949- December 4, 2012) and used by permission, “James Pasqual Bettio F.R.P.S.* is an internationally known photographer, educator and winner of over 30 international awards.”

Bettio’s photographs don the covers of more than 100 national magazines. He was honored with a *Fellowship of theRoyal Photographic Society of Great Britain for the creation of the art of Artography, a process that adds texture and depth to photographs.

As the founder of Sharing Friends of the Arts with over 2000 members he is much involved in the art world. Many an artist has been trained by him in photography and Artography at the Artography Academy of Photographic Arts now located at his studios at Park Labrea in a campus surrounded by 167-acre garden. The studio is a wonderful example of Pasqual's Environmental Art Combining the skills he acquired over the years with his artistic talent for sculptures, paintings and assemblages, he created a whole new environment, out of discarded materials.

Pasqual is Founder/Director of Park Labrea Arts Council. The Council sees to the social, educational, and cultural needs of the 12,000 residents of Park Labrea and the residents of the surrounding community. It organizes many annual and special occasions entertainment and cultural events involving members of the greater Los Angeles Art Community to cater to the needs of all levels of the community from children to seniors.

Pasqual is the

publisher of Eye on the Arts Magazine, which informs the community of the events and brings before them aspect on art creating a bridge between the artists and the community.

[theknoxvillejournal]

Pasqual Bettio Reflects on Death of Friend by Martha Rose Woodward

Upon hearing the news of the death of his friend, Doug Young, Pasqual Bettio, award-winning artist from Los Angeles, California, sent the following message and asked that we publish it in this newspaper.

“When we heard about Douglas Young’s passing all we could do was cry. I will never forget his extra effort for humanity and his love for beauty, art and writing. The law was his passion and music guided his heart. He would always say he was a truth seeker. Indeed he was all of that and more. So much more there are not enough words to capture the true feelings of a very special life dedicated to justice for all. I personally learned so much from this man and shared monuments of creation with him. One instance comes to mind in reference to Salute America which he founded and wrote about while he was on the phone I was creating a piece of art I named The Statue of Unity.

The world has lost a great force. Douglas and I created so many projects together. Douglas and two others founded the first Celebrity Gala to End World Hunger in 1983 in LA. We developed the American Communities of Friendship. Douglas nicknamed Los Angles the “ Creative Capital of the World“--a title that was certified in 2001. We worked on Sharing Friends of the Arts, and the Hollywood International. Check out

www,.TheArteryUSA.org, a web site he wrote. We also did a number of various projects with the Hollywood Arts Council. Douglas created the Miracle Mile Civic Coalition, a project that connected Oak Ridge,Tennessee’s city government, fire department and city council to the Los Angles Fire Department. These two cities shared ideas and expertise. Douglas headed the Rose Breast Cancer Society. He did projects for the Department of Recreation and Parks in LA. He was one of the founders for The Living Museum Of Artography and Assemblage. He also worked on a project that connected the Oak Ridge Museum of Science and Energy to our museum in LA exchanging art and a portrait of Albert Einstein from artist, Emmanuel Snitkovsky, that continues to stand in the lobby.” Bettio continues, “As I write this I am realizing I could go on for hours. Please go to www.salute. America.org and appreciate the creation of so many sayings that we all use today. ‘EXTRA EFFORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.‘ ‘THERE'S A WINNER IN YOU’ to name two. Douglas’ writings include one hundred motivational poems and several books, hundred of articles, scripts, and briefs. He also created the Dance Hall Of Fame with noted chorographer Joe Cassini. There is more as others will bring up things I can not recall due to my grief.”

Other comments from some of Young’s friends in LA:

I wish I could do more for Doug at this time. The first thing I did this morning was go out in our backyard and offer more prayers in his memory. I am sure what he would want us to do now is to carry on the mission that he envisioned to the best of our ability. To promote love, peace and global harmony is what the higher consciousness (God) of which we are all a part wants. It is our job to do our best to be our best and to serve each other.

love,

Carmelita, Director of the Rose Breast Cancer Society

I can not believe he is gone. He was dear friend for over 30 years. I will miss him terribly. Freda

All I can do is cry.

Barb

　We are EXTREMELY sorry to hear that Douglas has passed. We know he must have suffered a great deal.We all shared our love for Doug. I went out in our backyard this morning to do my early prayers and Doug was definitely included. We shall miss him, but treasure and honor his memory.

Marilyn & Dan