tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243099844770061125.post1283252098791725901..comments2024-02-28T12:13:29.915-05:00Comments on Buzz Kill's Buzzkill: The Artist I RememberBuzz Killhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01443964019621130222noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243099844770061125.post-78531213588380323772011-08-05T20:09:07.169-04:002011-08-05T20:09:07.169-04:00A most fascinating post, Buzz! Wonderful that you ...A most fascinating post, Buzz! Wonderful that you grew up with so many inspirations from Uncle Henry. And that your memories of him were rekindled by Chicky’s recent series. <br /><br />Heartbreaking indeed that his studio, garden, and acreage were so quickly built over. I’ve seen way too much of that here, as former farmland around the Cincinnati outer belt has become unrecognizably filled with big-box commercial developments and high-end subdivisions. Is Henry and Pat’s original house still there? <br /><br />If you can unearth and share more, like everyone else, I’d be fascinated. <br /><br />As far as Vegas is concerned, IMHO you’re not missing anything. The only reason I went was because it was the closest place to fly into to get to Bryce and Zion National Parks. As if Vegas isn’t already surreal, emerging from a week in those glorious natural havens to venture out for a quick evening seeing the Strip before catching my return flight made it even more absurd to me. <br /><br />You in for the Bacon Smackdown? At least it cooks quickly :)<br /><br />Has your weather improved? Hope you manage to enjoy your busy weekend.Sharon Ruddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00598263732896925616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243099844770061125.post-51875271828569888952011-08-05T17:15:54.156-04:002011-08-05T17:15:54.156-04:00I studied print making in school (from an art hist...I studied print making in school (from an art historical standpoint) and when I graduated went into the (commercial) printing industry. To this day, whether commercial or fine art, printing remains a big interest of mine. How wonderful for you that you grew up right across the street from such a master of the medium. And that you and your sisters are in some way a keeper of Uncle Henry's flame.moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824043795171732429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243099844770061125.post-4846671496990840092011-08-05T11:18:48.613-04:002011-08-05T11:18:48.613-04:00I actually have that book!!! What a bittersweet t...I actually have that book!!! What a bittersweet tale. Really sad that all that was bulldozed under. I hope you unearth some of his stuff at your sister's house. It should grace your walls, not hide in a basement.Big Shamuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297361034783510191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243099844770061125.post-62593293374989719642011-08-05T11:18:23.501-04:002011-08-05T11:18:23.501-04:00wonderful post. Man, a guy like that to grow up wi...wonderful post. Man, a guy like that to grow up with is an incredible treasure. My favorites are the red fox and the madonna figure above it- that is very 60s looking. I used to do subtractive linoleum prints - you would print a series of one color then cut the block back, do the next color and so forth. This was a way to not have a different "plate" for each color. I love the look of lino cuts...you know Picasso did lots of them and they are uber cool. Im with Boxer...I wish you had bought that house! The idea of bulldozing an entire life poured into that garden and studio makes me sick. and can you imagine how rich that earth was? what a collossal waste of goodness. He sounds like the greatest guy. I wonder why they had no children? It will be similar for me...who will care about my beloved chickory -the studio the garden...the creatures....after me?<br />Thanks so much for this Buzz/ If you find more work, please do post it. xo chickrychickoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814762747054617499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243099844770061125.post-50481144478621782572011-08-05T11:02:49.002-04:002011-08-05T11:02:49.002-04:00I am with Aunty, one of my fave Buzzy posts and th...I am with Aunty, one of my fave Buzzy posts and thank you for sharing this with us. It's amazing how many art and music teachers I've had that made an influence in my life and I love to hear these stories. Block printing is so unusual, I love the painting too. What a crazy palette Henry used. You were lucky to have such wonderful, loving neighbors, Buzz. Great post, thanks, your memories of Henry along with his artwork are true treasures.LaDivaCucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000430029590301972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243099844770061125.post-82043510383230141442011-08-05T10:52:09.953-04:002011-08-05T10:52:09.953-04:00What a great post. My heart was breaking when I re...What a great post. My heart was breaking when I read what happened to their property/gardens. :-( I can't agree with you more that artists do influence people IF they are the kind of person that enjoy people and want to share their talents (Chickory and your "Uncle" fall into this category.) You need to get more photos of the other things he did and I love the photo of him you did find. Have a good weekend!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280822962202098606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243099844770061125.post-19282976463310691122011-08-05T10:51:47.226-04:002011-08-05T10:51:47.226-04:00Aunty
I'm pretty sure L still has those letter...Aunty<br />I'm pretty sure L still has those letters. I remember there were dozens. I'd love to scan a couple and post about them. We'll see.Buzz Killhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443964019621130222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243099844770061125.post-14912879437401002822011-08-05T10:39:54.861-04:002011-08-05T10:39:54.861-04:00wow--this is one of mah favorite BuzzK posts. so m...wow--this is one of mah favorite BuzzK posts. so much in this--charmin' pair, Uncle Henry an' Aunty Pat. They touched lives in ways that they only dimly knew. How profound.<br /><br />I hope ya do get to read the letters that L done archived, an' also rescuce some of Uncle Henry's paintin's. <br /><br />Would that we all be as fine an influence as this dear pair.Aunty Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868780211706866610noreply@blogger.com