West End Gallery Artists
Although some of you may already be aware of this, it is with great sadness that I am writing to let you know that Tom Buechner is very ill and is not expected to live much longer. He was very recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. We can take some comfort in the fact that he is not in pain and is sleeping a great deal. The family has asked for privacy at this time. This news has taken us all by surprise. He will be greatly missed. We will keep you informed.
I've known Tom was sick for a few weeks now; learning just how serious his illness was last week. May is usually the last month of the "Friday Night Portrait Group" before breaking for the summer. Tom painted the first two Fridays, but said he didn't feel well. The third Friday he was in the studio instructing but didn't paint. The last Friday is usually a critique and he was unable to attend.
I had planned on writing an entry on the May class for West End's blog, and took pictures to illustrate it. Not sure if my heart is in it now.
Please send all your prayers and thoughts to Tom and his family.
Very sorry to hear about your friend and fellow artist Jeff , sad news, take care, Gina
ReplyDeleteThanks Gina, in our community of artists he is the brightest star, known internationally. I was privileged to have studied under him these past eight months. As Lin said in her email he will be greatly missed.
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