tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post3700144200831749443..comments2023-07-12T07:43:38.610-07:00Comments on Janice's Blog: Janice Lowry Gothold March 30, 1946-September 20, 2009Jon Gotholdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09367568080324847388noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-74363388596312508622012-06-17T08:53:49.165-07:002012-06-17T08:53:49.165-07:00we were buddies at art center 76/79
artwe were buddies at art center 76/79<br />artart hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106268967227777388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-62844691657372856072010-01-18T17:06:41.450-08:002010-01-18T17:06:41.450-08:00Jon
I can't believe the first news I have hear...Jon<br />I can't believe the first news I have heard of you two in so many years is this post of Janice's death. I am so sad and so very sad for you. I know how much in love you two have been for all these years. I can still hear Janice's explosive laugh and have thought of you both often over all these years. I can only imagine all the wonderful people she has loved and admired over her life and how much fun they will all have getting to know her now.<br />So sorry and my love to you.<br />Katherine Huntoonkrhuntoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12934613627707889659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-31766641336838080602010-01-13T20:04:17.718-08:002010-01-13T20:04:17.718-08:00My father told me today of your wife's passing...My father told me today of your wife's passing. I am so sad to hear of this news. I stumbled upon Janice Lowry and her work in the beginning of 2009, along with an article explaining that she had a life's worth of journals at the Smithsonian. I was so interested, fascinated, excited and impressed. I am 34 years old and have been keeping art journals on and off since I was 6. I immediately put "Travel to the Smithsonian to see Janice Lowry's journals" on my 100 Things to Do list. I told my father who is a life long artist and art teacher about Janice as well. We both learned more about her on the internet and thought she was a pretty swell lady. This week, my father will be travelling to Washington to the Smithsonian and wanted to research how to view Janice's journals. He has a friend who is a curator at one of the Smithsonian museums and wanted her to find a way for my father to go and see her work. Upon investigating further into this matter we learned of her passing.<br /><br />Although I never met Janice Lowry, she has inspired me tremendously. Since learning of her work, I have reconnected with my love of art, journals and writing. On Dec 31st of 2009 I happily completed the last journal entry of my third journal of the year. I owe that in part to Janice. It seems as though her life was richly lived and serves as an inspiration to others (even far away strangers). I still hope to one day to see her work in person. <br /><br />Much Love to you and your family,<br /><br />RashidaA Blossoming Mindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11315818578267192171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-40965210186335038692009-11-17T10:16:43.105-08:002009-11-17T10:16:43.105-08:00My friends and I admired Janice's work very mu...My friends and I admired Janice's work very much and I was honored to have her use some of my rubber stamps in her paper arts. I purchased a scarf at Folk Tree Gallery several years ago and was pleased to learn that it was one of Janice's, so it is especially treasured now. Having just been diagnosed with breast cancer myself, I am experiencing the outpouring of love and support that your family and Janice must have received from the art community, friends and family and I'm sure that support and love was very gratifying for you. I am very saddened by her death and extend my sympathies to you. She has left a personal and creative legacy for us all and she was a lovely person. It sounds as if she faced cancer on her own terms with an upbeat attitude the way she handled everything else in her life -- Elaine MadridPlacentiaGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17167513914106111663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-68346125641646691662009-10-23T21:05:37.912-07:002009-10-23T21:05:37.912-07:00Just saw the news in my November Smithsonian. I ha...Just saw the news in my November Smithsonian. I have an article from several years ago done on her, your and one of your sons journals from a trip to Italy that I tore out of a magazine (to keep for inspiration). <br />I am very sorry for your loss.Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03780058037486730064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-39577986552762635972009-10-08T10:25:42.256-07:002009-10-08T10:25:42.256-07:00Jon - so sorry for your personal loss and so sorry...Jon - so sorry for your personal loss and so sorry for the loss to the world - I am so grateful that Janice's work will live forever at the museum - her work is inspiring and I am grateful to have "known" her thru cyberspace - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family - many blessings - Reva (Los Angeles)<br /><br />CreativeRebelGal.blogspot.comrscoachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09184545836876980604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-76170564307025855352009-10-06T00:37:36.411-07:002009-10-06T00:37:36.411-07:00dear jon,
my heart aches for you & the loss o...dear jon,<br />my heart aches for you & the loss of your beautiful wife. the depth of your love for her is such a testament to the life that you made together. <br />i did not realize what an amazing artist she was--such a legacy! <br />you and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.<br />love,<br />debbie (holliday) hudsondebbie Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15843653808562560759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-222499477887844952009-10-05T15:19:54.938-07:002009-10-05T15:19:54.938-07:00Dearest Jon:
I am so saddend to hear this news an...Dearest Jon:<br /><br />I am so saddend to hear this news and just can't immagine how you and your family must be feeling. Sometimes in your life you meet people that just make a huge impact on you...they give you a special feeling and that is what I had with Janice. Also the engery between the two of you was special. Every day I am thinking about Janice when I am outside on my patio and look at the beautiful Lantern she gave me. I have been burning a candle in it every night. You are all in my heart and thoughts.<br />with love,<br />Tanya WeeksUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134510267210587453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-4611469435119452902009-10-05T10:49:34.767-07:002009-10-05T10:49:34.767-07:00Jon,
i am so sorry to hear this news. Janice was ...Jon,<br /><br />i am so sorry to hear this news. Janice was a strong and positive influence to many, including myself.<br /><br />i feel blessed that her path crossed through my life; she always brought joy and happiness with her. she will be sorely missed. God's speed.<br /><br />with blessings to you and your family,<br /><br />keith chambersK.S. Chambershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08816341306591430490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-67930273553625817842009-10-04T17:00:13.264-07:002009-10-04T17:00:13.264-07:00Dear Jon and family,
It took me several days to g...Dear Jon and family, <br />It took me several days to get up the courage to read this blog. I have such wonderful memories of Janice. Her robust laugh has been following me for the last couple of weeks. After seeing her the last time I walked around the house and touched all the things that Jancie had so generously given me over the years... You are so right when you say she leaves a huge void. She truly is one of a kind.<br />I can't imagine how you are feeling. Your love for her, and the closeness you two had is inspirational.<br /> Our thoughts are with you and your family.<br />JeanetteUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11347223375226093649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-66059124542687612772009-10-03T22:52:06.789-07:002009-10-03T22:52:06.789-07:00I did not know Janice personally, but since I beca...I did not know Janice personally, but since I became aware of her work late in 2008, I've been a big fan of her work. <br /><br />I just read about her transition on Facebook today, and was immediately saddened. The world is a less beautiful place now, because she is no longer in it.<br /><br />Thank you for this loving blog post. I know it must have been difficult for you to write -- hell, it was difficult for me to read -- but for some reason reading about her death experience was comforting to me. <br /><br />You and your family will be in my thoughts.Cindy Jones Lantierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15885651740515402012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-61783257549156189032009-10-03T09:14:09.475-07:002009-10-03T09:14:09.475-07:00Jon:
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Janice fi...Jon:<br />I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Janice first as a warm, funny, welcoming neighbor almost 20 years ago on French Street, with a youthful spirit and great curiosity about all things -- including the newspaper where I worked. When she then agreed to do several magnificent illustrations for the Register's Commentary section, I got to know her great talent as well. I learned how her warmth, sense of humor, curiosity and openness made her art come alive. I handed her some pretty dull political essays and she came back with often whimsical, but always revealing illustrations. Always amazed me. She was a peach.<br />Matt LeoneUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15453006137003083852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-7713176448309001532009-09-30T19:57:22.310-07:002009-09-30T19:57:22.310-07:00Uncle Jon,
Aunt Janice has always and will continu...Uncle Jon,<br />Aunt Janice has always and will continue to inspire me in my love to create "Art". To draw and create & get lost in my imagination has and will continue to be a very peaceful place for me. My daughter Lauren also gets lost in her art...Aunt Janice will live on through the art of her family. My Dad was and still is so lucky to have had such an AMAZING sister. All My Love... Danell Lowrydlynnlowryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11658579413031584026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-40024851426881461942009-09-29T12:58:05.177-07:002009-09-29T12:58:05.177-07:00Jon,
I am really sorry.
You were very lucky to h...Jon,<br /><br />I am really sorry.<br /><br />You were very lucky to have found each other and the many wonderful<br />and blessed years together.<br /><br />Karen Nugentkaren nugenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335028854986737445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-12610075227369019292009-09-29T00:52:43.108-07:002009-09-29T00:52:43.108-07:00I am so sorry to hear that Janice has passed. She ...I am so sorry to hear that Janice has passed. She seemed like a truly beautiful soul from all the pictures and video. Although I only knew of her through Sommerset and others it is apparent she loved her life and her art.<br /><br />God Bless and keep you all.Willnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03630465797431727224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-71563281938117365322009-09-28T14:02:42.077-07:002009-09-28T14:02:42.077-07:00Dearest Jon, I need to take a moment & thank ...Dearest Jon, I need to take a moment & thank not only you but Janice...thank you, Janice!...for giving my daughter Nicole the most wonderful, loving, lively, endearing, playful & crazily like-minded family. For opening your hearts & lives & spirits to her when Brent brought her to all of you. For challenging her as siblings & parents would...thank you. I am forever grateful. Hopefully, Janice, I will be able to know you much better in your next adventure! Our time together was limited but I immediately sensed & experienced a greater spirit within your tiny frame! Nicole was absolutely right...she said I would like you & I love you! Here's to the next adventure, my friend! I will miss you!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02163358922133011963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-73841073404230885002009-09-28T11:39:00.057-07:002009-09-28T11:39:00.057-07:00Jon,
I just popped over to Janice's blog to se...Jon,<br />I just popped over to Janice's blog to see how she was doing and read of her passing. I am truly saddened for you and her boys. I first met Janice through my work at Somerset Studio. I was amazed and humbled by her journals and stunning assemblage artwork. When a few of us decided to start a round robin journal project we put together our dream team of artists and Janice was at the top. We never imagined she would say yes. To our thrill and amazement she did say yes and through the development of this project we all got to know Janice, her history and passion for her work. I feel so lucky to have a bit of Janice in my book.<br /><br />I have a niece who has been art journaling since she was 5. She is now 7 and I was proud to tell her I knew a great artist and lady who had her journals in the Smithsonian. I know she was impressed and I hope she was inspired. I know I will always be inspired by Janice.<br />Love always,<br />SoniaWillow Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093141813620491291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-68059419387050850322009-09-26T14:26:06.289-07:002009-09-26T14:26:06.289-07:00Dearest Jon, family and precious friends of Janice...Dearest Jon, family and precious friends of Janice,<br /> I haven't been able to find words to express our sorrow. Meeting and knowing Janice.. I think you at once knew that you were privileged to know someone beyond extraordinary. Jon, you speak of a hole in your hearts...I think, in time, it will fill up with the gifts of your shared lives. In the hearts of those of us who were lucky enough to have shared even just a little time with her, she will always be a source of inspiration and joy. Thank you so much, Jon, for having let us share this time with you.<br />Love,<br />Barbara and Jean-FrancoisMercihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16919817311073455106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-8299998406592519622009-09-26T09:59:44.620-07:002009-09-26T09:59:44.620-07:00Life is a shared experience.
Death is the one thi...Life is a shared experience. <br />Death is the one thing we all have in common.<br />The opportunity to love is what unifies us in this physical world, and love continues to connect us when this world comes to an end. It is that eternal love we are carrying in our hearts when we remember Janice and her sweet spirit.<br />There is no death, there is only the other side of life.<br /><br />Jon, your kindness and grace are testament to the love you share with your beautiful family and friends.<br />Our love always,<br />Joseph & ChelaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16303953412022317402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-43943392901470368712009-09-26T09:53:30.222-07:002009-09-26T09:53:30.222-07:00Jon,
I just recently heard about Janice's cond...Jon,<br />I just recently heard about Janice's condition. Now this. The fond memories of you and her together will always be with me. Her loss is truly great.<br /><br />SchweinhundUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11440274356692049192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-57531260965523524102009-09-25T13:08:15.083-07:002009-09-25T13:08:15.083-07:00Jon...I can't express how sad I am for you and...Jon...I can't express how sad I am for you and your family. I can only imagine the loss. Please accept my heartfelt sadness and prayers<br /><br />tom jordanUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619269892803887447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-74652082044952523222009-09-25T10:07:57.061-07:002009-09-25T10:07:57.061-07:00I am so sorry for your loss.I am so sorry for your loss.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474384292789507173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-90767978046929190142009-09-25T08:43:40.449-07:002009-09-25T08:43:40.449-07:00dear husband of Janice,
I just read about her dea...dear husband of Janice,<br /><br />I just read about her death on the blog of Michelle Ward... her name spoke to me, but I just couldn't figure out immediately how I knew her.<br /><br />Then Michelle mentioned her journals and then I knew ! <br />Strang, but I told this morning to my 69 years old mom about an artist and her journals and that they were now in a museum... I just didn't knew anymore what her name was and promised to look it up in the publications of Stampington...<br /><br />so, yes, even here in Belgium we know and will know her artwork and I'll tell about her so more people get to know her.<br />It's really sad she died and mostly for you all as relatives, but she will live on.<br /><br />She "moved a stone in the river and now the river will never take the same path again"...<br /><br />Strenght and XO from Belgium<br />Ingeingehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01257744378810180827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-24978000872076670792009-09-24T17:47:05.582-07:002009-09-24T17:47:05.582-07:00Hi Jon,
Roger and I are so sorry to hear of Janice...Hi Jon,<br />Roger and I are so sorry to hear of Janice's passing. We were recently talking about her and one of the art projects she used to assign her students at Cypress College. She would give them all a small bag with an odd assortment of objects and tell them the bag was like life. Every bag is different and you don't know what's in it, but it is your job to make the best art you can from it. It seems she followed her own wisdom beautifully.<br /><br />I also want to tell you that the current exhibition at Coastline College, "Figure It Out," is including a small memorial to Janice by displaying one of her works from Jay Sagen's collection.<br /><br />Take care of yourself, Jon, <br />Betty and RogerUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636870451992501522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848601841454162218.post-8509203777082517012009-09-24T08:22:12.234-07:002009-09-24T08:22:12.234-07:00Jon, Mike and I are thinking about you an your fam...Jon, Mike and I are thinking about you an your family every day. I wear the earings Janice gave me and love them. She always had such amazing style. I watch the video that Acorn made of Janice and love it so much. I am so happy that was made and we have that. I hope you will call on us if you need anything. Everyone on the board send you their heart felt regards and are so sad about this. Janis will be remembered and we love you both.Grand Central Art Center Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01555943607092751586noreply@blogger.com