Posts Tagged: Kewanna
Shining Star Award
The Fulton County, Indiana, Chamber of Commerce presented the August, 2015 Shining Star Award to Diane Tesler, Wade Bussert and Julie and Ron Kern for going above and beyond preserving the life and work of the late artist, James Spencer
Shining Star Award
The Fulton County, Indiana, Chamber of Commerce presented the August, 2015 Shining Star Award to Diane Tesler, Wade Bussert and Julie and Ron Kern for going above and beyond preserving the life and work of the late artist, James Spencer
Logansport Pharos Tribune Article by Mitchell Kirk
Mitchell Kirk of the Logansport Pharos Tribune has penned an excellent article on Jim and the Centennial Celebration. Click on the graphic to access the article.
Logansport Pharos Tribune Article by Mitchell Kirk
Mitchell Kirk of the Logansport Pharos Tribune has penned an excellent article on Jim and the Centennial Celebration. Click on the graphic to access the article.
James Spencer Russell’s 100th Birthday!
Today, April 7, 2015 is James Spencer Russell’s 100th Birthday!
James Spencer Russell’s 100th Birthday!
Today, April 7, 2015 is James Spencer Russell’s 100th Birthday!
A Curious Panel from “Jazz Trio”
During the last day of the exhibition at the Indiana State Museum, there was a panel from a portion of Jim’s Jazz Trio that really caught my niece’s, Allison Caplan, and her friend’s, Jennifer Saracino, attention. The middle panel of
A Curious Panel from “Jazz Trio”
During the last day of the exhibition at the Indiana State Museum, there was a panel from a portion of Jim’s Jazz Trio that really caught my niece’s, Allison Caplan, and her friend’s, Jennifer Saracino, attention. The middle panel of
Jim’s House in Kewanna
On October 25 and 26, Julie and I were in Kewanna for Diane Tesler’s annual art festival. Julie was showing her artwork along with Diane and Wade Bussert and several of Diane’s students and many members of the regional arts
Jim’s House in Kewanna
On October 25 and 26, Julie and I were in Kewanna for Diane Tesler’s annual art festival. Julie was showing her artwork along with Diane and Wade Bussert and several of Diane’s students and many members of the regional arts
Portrait of James Spencer Russell by Robert Reid
This post features a wonderful portrait of Jim painted by his friend, Robert Reid. The painting is from the collection of Kelly and Pam Leeman. I’m not sure of the size of the work (I did not measure it when
Portrait of James Spencer Russell by Robert Reid
This post features a wonderful portrait of Jim painted by his friend, Robert Reid. The painting is from the collection of Kelly and Pam Leeman. I’m not sure of the size of the work (I did not measure it when
Book Afterword by Julie “Satch” Kern
Here is the Afterword to our book, Style, Elegance and Wit: Rediscovering the Life and Art of James Spencer Russell, recently penned by Satch: In the last hours of a day-long auction in Indianapolis, there I stood, in the middle
Book Afterword by Julie “Satch” Kern
Here is the Afterword to our book, Style, Elegance and Wit: Rediscovering the Life and Art of James Spencer Russell, recently penned by Satch: In the last hours of a day-long auction in Indianapolis, there I stood, in the middle
Art is Very Much Alive in Kewanna, People and Places, October 26 and 27, 2013
Update (10-29-13): You can read posts about this event at Ron Kern’s photography blog and at Satch’s website. Diane Tesler is celebrating fifteen years in her art space and studio by hosting People and Places, an art exhibition featuring 31
Art is Very Much Alive in Kewanna, People and Places, October 26 and 27, 2013
Update (10-29-13): You can read posts about this event at Ron Kern’s photography blog and at Satch’s website. Diane Tesler is celebrating fifteen years in her art space and studio by hosting People and Places, an art exhibition featuring 31
Kewanna Visit, October 2, 2013
Satch and I headed up to Kewanna last Wednesday to visit with Wade Bussert and Diane Tesler. We also went to gather items that will be displayed in the exhibition, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell
Kewanna Visit, October 2, 2013
Satch and I headed up to Kewanna last Wednesday to visit with Wade Bussert and Diane Tesler. We also went to gather items that will be displayed in the exhibition, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell
Writing the History of the Artist, James Spencer Russell
Update, 12/10/2013: After more and more edits, rewrites and proofreads, the manuscript is finally complete. As a part of organizing and working on the Indiana State Museum’s upcoming exhibition, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell, Satch
Writing the History of the Artist, James Spencer Russell
Update, 12/10/2013: After more and more edits, rewrites and proofreads, the manuscript is finally complete. As a part of organizing and working on the Indiana State Museum’s upcoming exhibition, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell, Satch
Satch and I Take a Trip to Kewanna, Part Two
As previously mentioned on our recent trip to Kewanna Wade Bussert provided Satch and I with a wealth of material to go through. We felt that recreating as best as we could what James Spencer Russell’s life’s journey was all
Satch and I Take a Trip to Kewanna, Part Two
As previously mentioned on our recent trip to Kewanna Wade Bussert provided Satch and I with a wealth of material to go through. We felt that recreating as best as we could what James Spencer Russell’s life’s journey was all
Satch and I Take a Trip to Kewanna, Part One
Toward the end of October Satch and I spent three days in Kewanna. The plan was to dig deeper into the archive of the artist James Spencer Russell (Jim) to broaden our understanding of his life. The plan worked out
Satch and I Take a Trip to Kewanna, Part One
Toward the end of October Satch and I spent three days in Kewanna. The plan was to dig deeper into the archive of the artist James Spencer Russell (Jim) to broaden our understanding of his life. The plan worked out
Dr. Tom Kuebler
We are mourning the sudden loss of our friend and colleague Tom Kuebler. Tom was instrumental in getting the James Russell retrospective at the Indiana State Museum. Tom was a great friend and always offered his support and encouragement on
Dr. Tom Kuebler
We are mourning the sudden loss of our friend and colleague Tom Kuebler. Tom was instrumental in getting the James Russell retrospective at the Indiana State Museum. Tom was a great friend and always offered his support and encouragement on
James Russell and Jazz
James (Jim) Russell’s love of music was intense and unending, and it started early in his life. His love of jazz was reflected in his extensive record collection. As a young man, at the age of five or six, he
James Russell and Jazz
James (Jim) Russell’s love of music was intense and unending, and it started early in his life. His love of jazz was reflected in his extensive record collection. As a young man, at the age of five or six, he
The Genesis of the Exhibition
Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell April 4 through October 12, 2014 Indiana State Museum This is a post about how the Indiana State Museum’s James Russell retrospective came to to be. The artist James Spencer
The Genesis of the Exhibition
Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell April 4 through October 12, 2014 Indiana State Museum This is a post about how the Indiana State Museum’s James Russell retrospective came to to be. The artist James Spencer
Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell
The Indiana State Museum will be hosting a posthumous retrospective exhibition of the artist James Russell. Who, you might ask? Exactly. The exhibition is entitled, “Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell” (April 4 – October 12,
Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell
The Indiana State Museum will be hosting a posthumous retrospective exhibition of the artist James Russell. Who, you might ask? Exactly. The exhibition is entitled, “Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell” (April 4 – October 12,
Kewanna Visit August 31, 2011
Here is a short video by Satch from our recent visit to Kewanna as referenced in the post regarding the James Russell retrospective exhibition. The video is made in Diane Tesler’s studio. Of course Satch had to be a little
Kewanna Visit August 31, 2011
Here is a short video by Satch from our recent visit to Kewanna as referenced in the post regarding the James Russell retrospective exhibition. The video is made in Diane Tesler’s studio. Of course Satch had to be a little
The Art of James Spencer Russell 