Sunday, March 2, 2014

Ernest Oliphant - Another Artist Gone

Ernest Oliphant, artist, drawing from life at Through This Lens gallery
Ernest Drawing at Through This Lens
I just heard that Ernest Oliphant has died.

Though he was not a photographer, he was one of the first, and most consistent visitors to Through This Lens. Ernest had a number of health issues over the years but was a very cheery person who spent much of his time drawing. His drawings were like over sized calling cards, and he would leave a new one at almost every visit. I believe it was his way of saying thank you for the friendship that he found around town.

5 comments:

  1. I did not know Ernest, but I'm sure he will be missed.

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    1. Hi Frank, You probably have seen Ernest. Before his health got really bad he rode a bicycle all over, with his drawing materials on board.

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  2. sorry to hear this, I'll treasure my spontaneous portrait even more...

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    1. Hi Jeannette, thank you for your comments. There may be a pop up exhibition of Ernest's work In a few weeks. Stay tuned for more information.

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  3. Very sad... what a nice man. Happy that I have several of his drawings which always cheer me up.

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