Posts Tagged: Satch

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

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

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

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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

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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

Satch Delivers James Spencer Russell Artwork

On Friday January 17 Satch delivered artwork from our James Spencer collection to the Indiana State Museum for the exhibition that opens April 4, 2014. The work included 100 Letter Words, Variations on a Square and the print from Taos.

Satch Delivers James Spencer Russell Artwork

On Friday January 17 Satch delivered artwork from our James Spencer collection to the Indiana State Museum for the exhibition that opens April 4, 2014. The work included 100 Letter Words, Variations on a Square and the print from Taos.

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

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

James Spencer Russell and James Joyce

Taken from, Style, Elegance and Wit:  Rediscovering the Life and Art of James Spencer Russell, written by Ron Kern and edited by Karen Bruner Stroup, PhD: Jim’s affinity for James Joyce began early in life. While in military school in

James Spencer Russell and James Joyce

Taken from, Style, Elegance and Wit:  Rediscovering the Life and Art of James Spencer Russell, written by Ron Kern and edited by Karen Bruner Stroup, PhD: Jim’s affinity for James Joyce began early in life. While in military school in

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

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

ISM Curator Mark Rushman Views Satch’s James Russell Collection

On Monday, September 10 Satch presented her collection of James Spencer Russell’s artwork to Mark Ruschman, Indiana State Museum Chief Curator of Fine Arts.  Viewing individual’s and museum’s collections is the first step in generating the content of the exhibition.

ISM Curator Mark Rushman Views Satch’s James Russell Collection

On Monday, September 10 Satch presented her collection of James Spencer Russell’s artwork to Mark Ruschman, Indiana State Museum Chief Curator of Fine Arts.  Viewing individual’s and museum’s collections is the first step in generating the content of the exhibition.

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