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中文來源：mjjcn.com 編譯：Sara_Lee
與Michael 初次見面時，他的聰明才智就給我留下了深刻的印象。當然，在此之前我對他的音樂也有所瞭解，知道他是一個多麼出色的表演藝術家。但我並不知道他還那麼熱愛藝術和歷史，尤其喜愛那些美國的插圖畫家。我們曾在一起長時間地探討Maxfield Parrish, NC Wyeth, Howard Pyle, Jesse Wilcox Smith，當然還有他最喜歡的Norman Rockwel. 一次Michael 還派人開了輛那種類似銀行押鈔專用車去我的畫室把我的150多幅作品都搬到酒店來了。我們把這些畫靠牆放著，當時把整個套房都給擺滿了。然後，我們就經常在一起討論我的繪畫還有那些經典的文學作品。Michael 喜歡閱讀，也喜歡藏書。我很吃驚地發現他竟然收集了所有我畫過插圖的書籍。不過，更讓我吃驚的是，後來他還請我教他繪畫。從一開始我就意識到他在繪畫方面很有天賦。我們常常一起準備繪畫時需要的各種材料，然後一起畫畫，聊天，吃玉米花，很隨意也很有趣”。
2009年8月，Michael 畫的這張圖在拍賣中以21000美元成交。
MJ寫給這位畫家的一封信
Greg thanks for a magic moment in my life, I hope it was the same for you, please come to visit Neverland. Lets hope this is the beginning of a long friendship and never lose your
boyish spirit, its immortal. Love Always, MJackson.
1988- Michael Jackson, Bubbles and Greg Hildebrandt at Helmsley Palace in NY) Artist Greg on these photos: " I was very fortunate to have had the oppurtunity to spend time with Michael in 1988, during his Bad Tour, and in 1989 at his ranch, Neverland Valley. In 1988, Michael invited me to spend ten days with him during his Tour. He was performing in NJ at the time. As I lived in NJ, I told him I would be happy to drive back and forth to the city but he insisted on getting me a suite at the Helmsley Palace . We spend many hours together and I went to every concert with him. It was truly a wonderful experience. What struck me from the first moment I met Michael was how intelligent he was. I of course knew his music and knew what an incredible performer he was, but I had no idea that he had deep passions for art and art history. He was especially passionate about American Illustrators. We spent many hours talking about Maxfield Parrish , N.C. Wyeth, Howard Pyle, Jesse Wilcox Smith and of course his favorite Norman Rockwell. Michael sent an armored truck to my studio and they picked up over 150 of my paintings. They were leaning all around the suite and we spent quite a bit of time discussing my art and classic literature. Michael was also an avid book collector and I was surprised to find out that he had every book I had illustrated. But my greatest surprise are when he asked me to give him drawing lessons. I quickly learned that he had a natural talent for art. We would set and sketch, chat and eat pop corn. It was casual and enjoyable." Last August 2009 Michael's drawing (lower right) was auctioned and sold at $21,000.00.
Greg Hildebrandt on these photos:
I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend time with Michael in 1988, during his Bad Tour, and in 1989 at his ranch, Neverland Valley . In 1988, Michael invited me to spend ten days with him during his Tour. He was performing in NJ at the time. As I lived in NJ, I told him I would be happy to drive back and forth to the city but he insisted on getting me a suite at the Helmsley Palace . We spent many hours together and I went to every concert with him. It was truly a wonderful experience.
What struck me from the first moment I met Michael was how intelligent he was. I of course knew his music and knew what an incredible performer he was, but I had no idea that he had deep passions for art and art history. He was especially passionate about American Illustrators.
We spent many hours talking about Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, Howard Pyle, Jesse Wilcox Smith and of course his favorite Norman Rockwell. Michael sent an armored truck to my studio and they picked up over 150 of my paintings. They were leaning all around the suite and we spent quite a bit of time discussing my art and classic literature.
Michael was also an avid book collector and I was surprised to find out that he had every book I had illustrated. But my greatest surprise was when he asked me to give him drawing lessons. I quickly learned that he had a natural talent for art. We would sit and sketch, chat and eat popcorn. It was casual and enjoyable.
Michael was also a great fan of animation and loved the Disney films. He very much wanted to get into making movies. Unfortunately, that was not meant to be.
In 1989 Michael asked me to come to Neverland. I spent 9 days with him at the ranch. It was very clear that Michael was trying to create a childhood he never had. Again it was a great experience. A very special moment in my life.
Michael Jackson was the King of POP. This is I hope how the world will remember him. This is his legacy. But for those who had the opportunity to spend time with him, he was so much more. Michael was intelligent, funny, passionate, and caring. He had more energy than anyone I had ever known. He was a brilliant performer. He loved life.
We will miss him. We wish him Gods speed.
-Greg Hildebrandt
Greg and Jean with Michael.
Gregory Jr, Mary, and Laura Hildebrandt
Greg gives Michael drawing lessons.
Michael's sketch just sold at Julien's Auction for $21,000.
Greg clowning around- makes himself shorter than Michael.
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