Comments for Mourning Elemore at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 6 out of 6 comments http://www.theind.com Sun, 26 May 2013 01:08:17 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/2530#comment-2924 boody doo - michael jackson Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:09:04 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/2530#comment-2289 The First time I ever heard the name Elmore Morgan, it was one morning the phone rings and a lady from crowley art asso. is all excited and wanting to talk to me cause she had wonderful news . she told me that Elmore Morgan was the judge of this statewide juried compitition, She also stated that he not only claimed that the pic i summited as "first place" bur also he gave it a best of show i was floored. Ive aeen his Art and i say He was the best at what he did and ill remember him for that. Thanks for the inspriation to get my own art Carreer going - Frank Sierra Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:20:35 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/2530#comment-433 One of Elmemore's dearest friends (Janet) h=is one of my family's dearest friends. My seventh grade term paper is a persuasive essay on a famous Louisiana artist and the first person that came to my mind was Elemore. I figured I could get an interview from Ms. Janice. I have learned how intriguing his style and passion for art is. I really love how he paints because he loves it, not for the fame or money. elemore was a true artist - Alexis Gahn Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:29:18 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/2530#comment-63 I looked up to Elemore more than anyone else; as an artist, a mentor, father figure and friend. I was his last student. He came back after retirement to serve on my thesis committee. I wouldn't have it any other way, I needed him, he gladly obliged. He was the best teacher most of us have had. It was a honor to learn from him, his word, gospel. We will never forget. We became close this year as he guided me through my first teaching experiences. After all, it was he who inspired me and so many before. He always had a positive word of encouragement for me, most often humble words of wisdom. We had a strong connection in this communication we call art, it was honest and real. No pretension in the man, he exuded a glowing peace that encompassed all. We could feel his soul and see it in his work. His funeral was today. Rest in peace Elemore, you will always be in our hearts. -Camille Banuchi - Camille Banuchi Mon, 26 May 2008 17:53:03 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/2530#comment-60 I started my degree in visual arts at USL in 1982. Elemore Morgan Jr. was my first drawing professor . I heard rumors from other "poser" art students to avoid him because he made you work hard. I had to have him. Elemore immediately struck me with his kind gentle nature that delivered a drawing philosophy that was firm and straightforward. What I got from him was that drawing was the result of cutting out the superficial and seeing the subject fresh and honest as if for the first time. Developing it really was a result of "doing it" while being true to the fundamentals. He didn't let us use erasers. He wanted us to learn to make every line count. Drawing was a commitment to concentration. He didn't let us use pencil sharpeners. We learned to "sculpt" our pencil points with our X-Acto blades in a seamless ritual of customizing the graphite in an organic union with our drawing. That's what it meant to me. Elemore drew notes on big torn sheets of newsprint that were pushpinned organically in layers. Even that seemed like he was creating the layering of a painting. When he spoke about the mechanics of drawing he always seemed to have a partial smile which was trying to leak out of him. He was very warm and approachable yet dignified. The greatest gift I received from Elemore was how he opened my eyes to the tremendous value of being a Louisiana artist. Entering college as a young naive 18 year old, I remember thinking that to be a "real artist", one must be from or compete with the art world of New York City or some other major metropolitan. Through the years of college and after, the influence of Elemore helped me see the value of my Louisiana background. The deep history and unique colorful culture is as fertile of a ground for artists as it is for kudzu. I miss him greatly and will always be inspired by his example. James Schexnaydre - James Schexnaydre Wed, 21 May 2008 13:04:19 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/2530#comment-59 I will miss Elemore. He was always so generous with his time. When he taught me at ULL, he always took what ever time was needed to talk about my progress. And when I would see him around Acadiana, he would always take time to talk and catch up with me. In my silly, selfish mind I want to believe that he only did that for me. But I know that is not true-he did that for everyone. He was a generous artist, teacher and person. I will always remember him as the unbelieveably energetic man that was everywhere at once, talking to everyone. God bless you Elemore. - Lucius Fontenot Wed, 21 May 2008 09:27:55 +0100