Posts Tagged: Ron Kern

Shooting Star

This is the first in a series of  posts about our experiences with the life and art of James Spencer Russell. Shooting Star At the end of a very long day of research at Diane Tesler’s studio in Kewanna, Indiana,

Shooting Star

This is the first in a series of  posts about our experiences with the life and art of James Spencer Russell. Shooting Star At the end of a very long day of research at Diane Tesler’s studio in Kewanna, Indiana,

New Posts Coming

We are in the process of developing a new series of posts that take a look at our history with the art and life of James Spencer Russell. The series will be an intimate look at what has transpired over

New Posts Coming

We are in the process of developing a new series of posts that take a look at our history with the art and life of James Spencer Russell. The series will be an intimate look at what has transpired over

Restoring Russell

Below is information for this year’s James Spencer Russell restoration project and exhibition.  While a portion of this information is redundant for many of our regular readers, we are providing these details for those that are new to the story

Restoring Russell

Below is information for this year’s James Spencer Russell restoration project and exhibition.  While a portion of this information is redundant for many of our regular readers, we are providing these details for those that are new to the story

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.

Exhibition Closes, October 12, 2014

Sunday, October 12, 2014 was a bittersweet day.  Bitter because it was closing day for the exhibition and the end of this chapter of our journey with the life and art of Jame Spencer Russell.  And sweet, because it was

Exhibition Closes, October 12, 2014

Sunday, October 12, 2014 was a bittersweet day.  Bitter because it was closing day for the exhibition and the end of this chapter of our journey with the life and art of Jame Spencer Russell.  And sweet, because it was

Question and Answer Session

This excellent question and answer session was published on April 4, 2014 by Jonathan Haag on his website, Innovate Carmel. Upon the closing of the exhibition at the Indiana State Museum, we have received permission to “reprint” the entire article

Question and Answer Session

This excellent question and answer session was published on April 4, 2014 by Jonathan Haag on his website, Innovate Carmel. Upon the closing of the exhibition at the Indiana State Museum, we have received permission to “reprint” the entire article

“Subway 2,” a work by James Spencer Russell

Subway 2 comes from Satch’s collection.  When she originally acquired it we weren’t sure if it was a “Russell.”  It was so different from anything else of Jim’s work that we had viewed.  While researching our book, we began to

“Subway 2,” a work by James Spencer Russell

Subway 2 comes from Satch’s collection.  When she originally acquired it we weren’t sure if it was a “Russell.”  It was so different from anything else of Jim’s work that we had viewed.  While researching our book, we began to

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

Exciting Times

Well, the reality of the exhibition has come upon Mark Ruschman, Chief Curator of Fine Arts and the exhibition staff at the Indiana State Museum as well as our Exhibition Committee (Dr, Steve Conant, Mark Ruschman and Julie (Satch) and

Exciting Times

Well, the reality of the exhibition has come upon Mark Ruschman, Chief Curator of Fine Arts and the exhibition staff at the Indiana State Museum as well as our Exhibition Committee (Dr, Steve Conant, Mark Ruschman and Julie (Satch) and

Artwork for the Exhibition

Researching and developing the history of Jim’s life and his art provides context and understanding for the artwork that will be shown in the exhibition.  Tracking down, collecting and borrowing the artwork that will properly present Jim’s life history as

Artwork for the Exhibition

Researching and developing the history of Jim’s life and his art provides context and understanding for the artwork that will be shown in the exhibition.  Tracking down, collecting and borrowing the artwork that will properly present Jim’s life history as

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

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