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Tools of The Trade
Artist - C. Don Ensor
Tools of the Trade reflects the work of Green River Electric Corporation, a rural electric distribution utility serving Hancock County. While the Owensboro based utility serves five additional counties in Western Kentucky, none has been the phenomenal growth in industry as has Hancock.
The painting symbolizes the many tools required of the journeyman lineman, who is the backbone of the construction and maintenance of the electric system. The hardhat, electric protective leather gloves, and assorted tools detail the skill and safety required of the utility employee.
In addition to the tools, Ensor's painting reflects the many people and businesses touched by the utility daily. Industry, government, school, clergy, and families are dependent upon the reliability of men who use the "Tools of the Trade".
Just as the journeyman's tools are the back bone of the RECC, the utilities for a community determine the rate of growth and potential for industrial development. The small county of Hancock has experienced far more industrial growth than any other community in the area.
Most of us today take the utilities for granted, however; the phenomenal development and widespread service of utilities for the home owner has come within our generation.
Text is from the 'Hancock 29' booklet edited by Robert A. Powell ©1979
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C. Don Ensor of Louisville, Kentucky
Don's art works are a result of many years of detailed pencil and pastel drawing. Since 1961, he has devoted all his efforts to painting with oils, perfecting a technique that enables him to obtain exacting detail of the subjects he selects. His ability is a natural talent. Having had no extensive art training, he has developed his talent first as a hobby and now as a profession.
He was employed by an automotive manufacturer for 8 years, after which he became manager of one of the oldest retail bakery operations in Louisville. Don continued in the bakery business for 15 years, the last three of which were combined with his limited edition print business. In August. 1972, he and his wife Genny made the decision to devote full-time to art.
Don was born in Red Boling Springs, Tenn. At the age of 2, his family moved to Louisville. He and Genny have two children, Donna and Mark.
His profession now is art... his hobby is art... and his love for his work is reflected in every painting. He is past president of the Kentucky Heritage Artist.
Text is from the 'Hancock 29' booklet edited by Robert A. Powell ©1979
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