David Zaintz, The Painter

I don't know David Zaintz, but I do know (my high school classmate and what is very likely his brother) Steve Zaintz. About ten years ago, Steve kindly hosted my family one afternoon at one of his Thai restaurants.

Last year, my friend Ira tried to get in touch with Steve to let him know he was dying, but Steve apparently was quite ill himself, and couldn't be reached. 

At least David paints:

“In the Direction of Albuquerque,” David Zaintz, acrylic. (Courtesy of Sumner & Dene Gallery)