This is a series of columns by the artist’s son, David Maril, providing an insider’s behind-the-scenes look at Herman Maril’s life and career.

David Maril is the President of the Herman Maril Foundation. His career in journalism includes working as an award winning newspaper columnist, sports writer, sports editor and copy editor. A long-time board of trustees member of the Boston chapter of the Baseball Writers Association, Maril is a voter in the Hall of Fame balloting.

Herman Maril Tapestry at Johns Hopkins Celebrates Life of Surgeon Jack Handelsman and Friendship With Artist and Family

A Behind the Scenes Look at Herman Maril’s Legacy

1963 Painting of the Year Still Draws Attention

Bylee Massey’s Innovation and Spirit Created Herman Maril Collection at University of Maryland University College

Riding Free Continues to Communicate With Future Generations—Artist and His Wife Reached Out to People and the Influence Is Still Felt Today