A Vision in Crayon: The Singular World of Eddie Arning Eddie Arning (1898-1993) was an American outsider artist whose work, largely created during the latter half of his life, offers a profoundly unique and compelling vision of faith, Americana, and everyday existence. Born in Texas, Arning lived a relatively quiet life as a farmer and handyman before embarking on a prolific artistic journey that would only gain recognition after his death. He wasn’t formally trained; his medium was almost exclusively crayon, and his subjects sprang from the depths of his personal beliefs and observations. T…