- Stowitts, Self Portrait, 1927 This Site Updated Tuesday, January 15, 2002 In this man Stowitts we have the ancient concept of the true artist, following with intensity and fidelity, the constant challenge of his calling. In the midst of this roaring machine age filled with vast indifference to Beauty, measuring all things by its yardstick of material power, we have this resolute spirit at work ...www.stowitts.org