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KEYSTONE - Members of Keystone Lake muralist Jay O'Meilia's family visited Keystone Dam powerhouse recently to view the mural he painted half a century ago for the . rst time, in person. Pictured from left are grandson Andrew O’Meilia, son Danny O’Meilia, son Matt O’Meilia, granddaughter Maddie O’Meilia, son Mark O’Meilia, daughter Frannie Walden and son-in-law, John Walden. Jay O’Meilia painted the mural during 1971 and 1972. Family members were also able to see sketches drawn by the artist which were the beginning of the mural design. The concept for the mural sprang from the engineers who developed the west, how this part of Oklahoma would be transformed by the lake and paying homage to the Native Americans and others who called the area home. During interviews in advance of his abduction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, O’Meilia ws asked what he considered to be his masterpiece. He said, "I've got . ve, my children."