A Message From Mill Studios...
We, at Ken Danby Studios, mourn the loss of a great Canadian artist and a wonderful human being. Ken Danby's soul will live forever through the art he thankfully chose to share with the world.
Thank you!
Thank you!
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I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ken’s death and I wanted to express my condolences to the family. All of Canada shares in this loss. He was a great artist and a great Canadian.
I have to express my deepest sympathies to the family on the death of Ken. This is a terrible loss and he will be missed. I will cherish the prints of his that I have, as well as the few I was fortunate enough to have signed personally by him.
Mark McCrady, Montreal PQ
I am so sorry to hear of Ken's death - I am from the Sault and remember when I was young going to see an exhibition of Ken's and just loving the detail - reviewing his paintings on the site has reminded me of just how they have all stayed familiar. My mom was an artist, late in her life, and also very much loved Ken's work. I like to think they are discussing art on the 'other side'.
Condolences to all.
Please accept my heartfelt condolances on the loss of this great Canadian artist. His art helped me identify with what is is to be Canadian. Although Ken did not believe in "coincidences" we were in email contact just 3 weeks ago after a 32 year hiatus and now I am forever grateful for this chance to experience once again what a warm generous and talented man he was. His memory will forever live with us.
I am really sorry to hear about Mr. Danby's passing. I worked on his property in the summer of 2006 and I can honestly say he was the nicest employer I ever had.
My thoughts and prayers are certainly with his family and friends at this time.
The Group of Seven will be quaffing cold ones in good company tonight… Mr. DANBY (aka “The Group of ONE”) has taken Canadian art to the next level. His work is a true reflection of both his happiness in life and his love for our country’s splendour!
Dan Mulligan
Bracebridge, ON
It's with a sad heart that I write my comments. I met Ken Danby in the early 80s. He was a customer at the bank I worked at. He was a true gentleman and his paintings are Canadian treasures. I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to his family. He will be missed.
Janice Hall, Guelph, Ontario
My condolences to the Danby family. I had the privelege of meeting with Ken and wife Gillian and had a memorable time as he guided me through a tour of his farm, studio, and stables a few yrs ago.
He will be saddly missed.
Sincerley,
Barry H. Dredge
Guelph, Ont.
I am so saddened by the news of Ken's passing. I just recently watched a wonderful Biography of his life and found new inspiration from it for my own work. What a fabulous talent that I dont feel was quite treated as well as he should have been in the Canadian 'art scene'
My condolences to Ken's family and indeed all of Canada on such a tragic loss.
I had the pleasure of meeting Ken and his wife Gillian a number of years ago at a beautiful place called Hornby Island in BC. They often summered there and we shared many meals and libations together. Ken was warm, thoughtful, and insightful as well as superlatively talented. My heart goes out to Gillian and the family he leaves behind.
You passed in just the fashion you would have wanted...living life and enjoying the splendour that our grand country has to offer. Each time I see a rainbow I shall think of you sweeping your brush across the sky and as the leaves begin to turn their brilliant autumn shades there to you will come to mind.
Prayers and thoughts are with you and your loved ones.
Rhonda Wyse, (Guelph) Niagara-on-the-Lake
Sault Ste.Marie adored you. We're all walking around with heavy hearts. All God's blessings to the Danby family
I am truly saddened by the passing of a great Canadian artist. My deepest sympathies.
I was canoeing across North Tea Lake on the Sunday afternoon that Ken passed. When I arrived at the park access point, just as the sun had set, I was met by an ambulance that was waiting to pick up an unknown person that had sadly died in the park. That person, as it turns out, was not unknown, he was a true spirit of Canadian culture.
Having spent the most glorious weekend in Algonquin Park, with the fall colour at its full glory, one should take small comfort in the fact that he passed in one of the most wonderful places this country has to offer and that his spirit will always travel the waterways, lakes and trails of that great park.
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
I, too, was saddened to hear of Ken's passing. Another great artist and source of inspiration lost in the rugged beauty that is Algonquin Park. My condolences go to his famiy and friends. He will on in his art.
Steve Conway,
Courtice, Ontario
I wish to express my condolences to Gillian and her family at this most sorrowful time. I had the honour of meeting both Ken and Gillian at the "Music of Speedside" festival in 1995, a cultural first in the area started by my friend, Ross Beatty. As a fan of his work, I was touched with his candor, his warmth and his geniune nature. Canada has lost an icon and a favourite son.
My deepest sympathies go out to all the friends and family of Ken.
I am deeply sadden for your loss. We have a personalized signed print by Ken of the Mill where he lived, that we recieved as a wedding gift in 2004, and we always have and always will treasure this. The Mill has special meaning to my husbands family and Ken made it his home.
My thoughts are with you.
Kerry Schinck
Guelph
My heart breaks for Gillian , the boys and his cherished grandkids. He was a wonderful human being as well as a gifted artisan. Amos, we will miss you. I will admire your work with even more reflection and admiration than I did before. I have to believe you went out as you would have wanted, among those that you loved; your wife, nature and friends. God bless you and all those who love you.
I want to express my deepest sympathies to Ken's family. Another great Canadian has passed on; I and so many fellow Saultites and Canadians am deeply saddened. Ken's work drew me in and tugged at my heartstrings. God Bless.
Linda
My deepest sympathies to all of Ken's family. His untimely passing is a tragedy on a personal level and for the country as well. We have lost a true artist.
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of Ken. He will be saddly missed but forever remembered through his wonderful paintings. What a great man. My condolences. Carole Danby-Searson
A framed print of Ken Danby's "At the Crease" has been a treasured possession of mine since high school. It is hard to describe the emotional attachment I feel to that picture, and harder still with the news of his death. As a native of Guelph, I have always been immensely proud of Ken Danby's connection to the city of my birth. Like Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven in their time, Ken Danby never received the respect due him by the art establishment. However, the public's embrace of his body of work demonstrates beyond question that he was and is the people's artist.
Michael Kaczorowski
Ottawa, ON
WOW this is just so very hard to believe. I met Ken several times and found him very easy to talk with. Ken never lost his humility. I'm not an artsy person, I just met the man. I too saw the story of Ken not long ago and was so very impressed with what he was and stood for. I can't imagine a better place to be as I leave this earth. Heaven has gained and we will miss him. My prayers go out to Gillian the children and the grand kids. God Bless , David G. Brown, Fergus
There have been many great artists in Canada, but none have truly captured what it is to be Canadian. Ken is the only person who has done so through his landscapes and through his love of our great game.
I will always treasure my "Hockey Night In Canada" print as it brings me back to my childhood. Many Saturday nights in my basement with my brothers huddled around the television. Thank you Ken for reminding me of that.....
Barry McCambridge
Calgary, Alberta
I want to say how sorry my family is to hear of Ken's passing. Please know our condolences go to you all. I have been very lucky to have met him and been able to buy prints for my children and grandson. He was a very nice person. Thanks for all his beautiful work and care for all around him on earth.
yours, Carol cunningham
When I heard of Ken's death the tears instantly came, for a man I have never met, but truly admired. His paintings stir up such wonderful emotions and the world was so lucky to have been able to share such a wonderful person and his talent.
My thoughts are with the family and friends who will miss him dearly.
God Speed Ken
Laura Scott Guelph
My deepest sympathies to Ken's family. We have lost a great artist. He will live on in his children,grandchildren and his wonderful works of art.
Ken's art has made a lasting impression on me since the first time I went to his gallery showing in the early 70's while on a school field trip. Since then I have had the honor of meeting Ken several times and always found him to be a truly great personality. After many years of following Ken's career I was fortunate enough to share my love of his art with my wife and kids.
There are many of us who are saddened by the news of his passing and will miss him dearly.
My sympathies go out to his family and friends and all the art lovers who cherish his work.
Ben Gasner, Thornhill
My condolances to Noah and his family...
There are no words...
Thanks Ken
Sincere Condolences.
I knew Ken back in New Gate of Cleve /5th Peg Days.
He was a Great Guy smart and fun to party with. Watched with much admiration his sensational career.
A sad loss.
We send our deepest sympathies to Kens loved ones. I meet Ken when I moved to Guelgh in 1968.I was working for a tire store when he came in to by tires for his sports car. He found out I was from the Soo and he invited me over to watch a Leaf game.He was a great artist and a fine man.
wayne T. Sault ste marie
I met Ken and Gillian in St.Maarten several years ago and was fortunate enough to spend a little time with them. St.Maarten was one of their favorite places to visit and Ken did several paintings there including his spot on "Dawn Beach". I found Ken to be very generous of spirit, a man of no pretentions, open, insightful, humourous and a great listener. He was geniunly interested in what you had to say. The news of his passing is a great shock to Kim and I. Canada has lost one of its greatest visionaries who's art has defined Canada over the last 40 years and will continue to define it into the future.
Kim and I can only wish Gillian and Ken's sons our deepest condolances for their loss.
I was shocked to hear of Ken Danby's sudden death at what I believe is too early an age. There is so much work we are going to not going to be able to enjoy as a result. But I appreciate his production and work efforts to give us what he did.
Mr. Danby loaned the Bruce County Museum some original art work and also his own personal skates that are the subject matter of one of his early watercolors for a hockey exhibit that we hosted. He pleasantly surprised us by attending the opening of the exhibit in Southampton and encouraged me to pursue my own art as well. I am doing so, thanks to his encouragement. Many sympathies to the family. Lambertus DeGraaf
My heartfelt condolences to Noah and family..
Know that your old friends are thinking of you.
I discovered Ken Danby back in the early 1970's. I too had exited art school after two years for many of the same reasons Ken left O.C.A.. Being a realist painter myself, I so appreciated Ken's artistic vision and technical expertise. Ken's work has always been an inspiration and impetus for me to stand fast in my own foot prints in the realm of visual art. I was never so thrilled as the day I took my husband and young children to Ken's show at the Joseph Carrier Centre in North York. I had the priviledge of meeting Ken and realizing that he was as genuine and personable as his paintings reflected him to be. I will remain forever grateful for the gift to this world of Ken Danby and his masterful exercise of his vocation. This world is forever diminished by the loss of this great man and artist. Although his life was unfortunately cut too short, his spirit will shine on through his family and his works. My sincere condolences are extended to his family and friends.
Cate Kingdon, 'fellow artist"
Peterborough, Ontario
We will never forget this great man.
I am so sorry to hear of Ken's death.
His paintings remind me of home and always will.
Thank you Ken.
Amy Linton
Guelph, ON
Thank you Ken Danby for sharing your gift with the world.
Rest in Peace.
Philip and Karen Aline Taylor
Acton
Although I never met Ken Danby, his work inspired me as a young painter, & I consider him one of my heroes; one of my mentors. In this post-postmodern art world, he remains a beacon, & I am eternally grateful to him.
His paintings will shine on.
Heartfelt sympathy to family, colleagues and close friends.
I am taken aback by how this has affected me. I am just someone (one of many) who followed and appreciated his art. The grief is reminiscent of how I felt when hearing about Terry Fox. 'Oh, no!'
As a young 21 year woman with a first job, I scraped together the money to buy #34/100 of 'Sunning'. At the time I questioned my judgement of spending almost 3 month's salary on something that I just loved....not needed. I have never regretted the decision and only wish I could have expanded my collection beyond the reproductions I purchased after 'Sunning'.
Oddly, on Sunday morning I felt compelled to move 'Sunning' from the spot it has hung for the past three years back to its original spot where it had hung for over 30 years previously.
Thank you Mr. Danby for being prolific. Your art has touched and will continue to touch so many.
I sat beside Ken in grade 4 at Cody. We went in one class through kindergarten to grade 8. He was always drawing. Also his Mom was a great knitter and he wore the nicest sweaters to school. He lived on North St. and the shed at the back of his home was painted by him and helped I believe by his brother Marvin. He had a wonderful family. I remember him winning a 'Big Award' for his drawings at Cody and all of us were so proud of him. I have the 1976 serigraphs of the 4 olympic atheletes, 3 plates of the black dog, the winter bobsled and the young boy balancing himself on a log which I will NEVER part with as he had such a profound impact on us at Cody. I know the 'Soo' feels very very proud of him. May his creative spirit thrive in the heavens forever.
I am so very sorry to hear of Ken's death. In the early 1980s, when I worked at UNICEF in Toronto, Ken was invited to be Honorary Chairman of the campaign. His painting of Noah as a little boy was a UNICEF card that year. As he worked tirelessly during the campaign, Ken was a most generous and gracious person to everyone he met, giving freely of himself at the many events organized. I have never forgotten his commitment and dedication to ensuring the success of the campaign. Seeing first hand what a truly fine person he was in addition to his unparalleled artistic gifts was stunningly impressive. My thoughts are with all of his beloved family members. Such a special man, such a great loss.
Doris Whitteker
16 Caldwell Dr
Iroquois, ON K0E 1K0
I didn't know the magnificient art of Ken Danby. I just discovered it by the saddest way possible.
His art is so vibrant, so incredibelly present and tense. His art is an important discovery for me but, I just realise now, that his death will
be felt as an immense loss.
My thaughts go to the ones he loved.
Thanks Ken.
Sorry to hear of Kens death. My thoughts are with Gillian and the family. A national treasure has been lost however his artistic genius will live forever. May our collective feelings of sorrow and admiration give you both strength and comfort in this most difficult time.
My Deepest sympathies goes out to the the family and friends of Ken Danby.
I've admired Ken Danby for quite a few years now. I've spent many hours staring at his work, mostly in reproductions, however the time I was fortunate enough to have seen his work in person, I knew I was in the presence of something truly special. He was a true artist.
He will most definitely continue to live on in my thoughts and I will continue to look to him for inspiration.
Brian M.
Toronto. ON
My condolences to the entire family as there are no words to describe the loss but his artwork will continue to enlighten us forever.
B D Minerson,Toronto
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Ken go out to to Sean, Ryan,Noah,& Gillian. We last met Ken at the OMHA Parade of Champions in Pickering. We feel fortunate to have spent some time with Ken discussing our families,Guelph,hockey & art. His prints will always hold a special place in our home.
John & Amie Tedesco
Guelph, ON
It is so difficult to express how sorry and saddened we all are to hear of this unexpected news. I speak for all of us and send heart-felt condolences to the entire family of Mr. Danby. I grew up admiring the work of Ken and was fortunate enough to meet him in person on several occasions. He is a legacy and his art will be admired and cherished forever.
Maureen Shelleau (Sault Ste. Marie)
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We count Ken and Gillian as dear friends and our hearts broke as we heard the news of Ken's death. A great man and friend will always be in our hearts
i was very saddened when i read that ken had passed away. over the years i used ken's books as inspiration. as an artist and designer i followed ken's path. not quite viewing o.c.a. the way i was hoping. i had the pleasure of meeting ken at a group show organized by sharon and dave norman, over a beer we talked ever so briefly, just a few words were enough to see the greatness of this man.
may God be with you ken.
gerard paraghamian a.o.c.a.
I will miss the all-night snooker games, and remember with laughter the "Danby Fridge" and "Asian General" stories.
My thoughts are with you and your family Gillian, and I hope that you are weathering this storm. Ken was such a wonderful, warm and loving man, and I just knew from the small amount of time I spent with you both at your farm, that loving you and your family came first. Take care my friend, Shani
To Ken's family and long list of admirers - as the daughter of one of Ken's signature portrait subjects, Pancho, Ken has been a part of my everyday world. My father, a Danby family friend, pass away not long after he completed this magnigicent piece. It remains the greatest memento that I could ever wish for and for that I am sincerely and eternally grateful. My thoughts and prayers are with all members of the family. May you seek comfort and grace in the wonderful memory of an amazing man who's contribution will always be alive.
Vivian "Teddi" Mur,
Hallandale Beach, FL
I am so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. I have admired his work since the 70's when I was an art student. Canada has lost one of it's greats! All my sympathies to his family and friends.
I stood in line twice to have Ken Danby sign prints for me in the late 70s, and each time I was blown away by his very gentle and caring nature. He signed them "To Jennifer, with my best wishes, Ken Danby". I have those two prints re-framed and hanging in my home, where they will stay.
Such a great loss!
My deepest condolences.
Ken has been an inspiration to me over the years. My deepest sympathies to his family. I first met Ken at a show in Barrie many years ago and agian at on of his resent exhibits. And to those who have worked with him I also send my regards. Dave Beckett
I was so sad to hear of Mr Danby's passing. He was my favourite artist, and I attended many of his exhibitions over the years. I met him on several occasions, and he was always SO nice. No matter if you were just a regular fan or a celebrity, you were treated the same. I will miss seeing him and his wonderful work. Canada is a much poorer place without him. My condolences to his family and friends.
Ken Danby to me was not just a great Artist, he was an inspiration. It was a chance encounter with Ken Danby many years ago that kindled a desire to pursue Art as a gallerist. I remember only being remorseful that I loved art so deeply, yet I had not even the ablility to draw a stick figure. The reply stayed with me, "..what would a hockey team be without someone to wave the pennant..." As we celebrate the aniversary of my gallery in Montreal, I have strived to stay true to this by following the inspiration of a great leader. We are not a great gallery, we are a Gallery of Great Artists. I thank you as Ken's family and friends for his enduring gift to me. I can only offer you our heartfelt sympathy and my personal joy in having met and been influenced by him. I only wish I could have had the chance to show his work to celebrate his creativity and to thank him.
Chris Schroeder
Galerie Crescent Contemporain, Montreal
Dear Gillian, Sean, Ryan and Noah,
Brenda and I and our family were saddened to hear of Ken's passing. It was always such a pleasure to hang out with Ken and experience his graciousness, warmth, and genuine interest in what we were involved in. He was very generous and a brilliant artist. We celebrate his life and send out thoughts and love to all of you.
My condolences to Ken's family and friends. I met Ken long ago at the Coach House and at Gallery Moos in Toronto. I have always loved his art work and the books. More recently, when Ken spoke at the South River Festival of the Arts, I was there and was able to chat with him and purchase an autographed Ken Danby work for my daughter and son-in-law for their wedding gift. I wish I could be at the Memorial tonight. Too sad. Too soon.
Dear Gillian and family
Thank you for the beautiful tribute in Guelph last night. Ken was a really special guy and I am moved by both his art and passion. On behalf of the entire crew of Canada 1, the 1983 America's Cup Challenge, which both of you so tirelessly helped, let me express my condolences for this terrible loss.
Our sincere sympathy and condolences on the loss of a wonderful Canadian artist. We will long mourn the loss of Ken as a person, and also the loss of the gift he shared with us all - his art.
All through high school I carried a binder with the picture of "At The Crease" on the front of it. Just studying the beauty of that picture helped take away my worries. God bless you Ken Danby-you were my favorite artist of all time-and the fact you were Canadian just makes you and your art even more special to me.
I was sad to hear about Ken Danby's passing. Just as he was in life, he passed quietly, unoticed like. I loved his work, especially At The Crease.
Even more sad that artists still need to be accepted by the powers that be to be really known. Although they can make you as an aclaimed artist, they cannot take away the love, appreciation and respect one gets from people. Keep on beating.
The Sept 25th newspaper clipping of Ken's death sits on my desk, I see it everyday. That news absolutely devastated me, and it breaks my heart that we have lost such an incredible guy. A couple of years back I wrote a note to OCA about being a second year student when Ken was the Judge of Kangaroo Ccourt during OCA Initiation in the 1950's, and it was apparently read at the event honouring him. His incredible presence was evident then and he will be sorely missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. His humility was unbelievable, he was the absolute best Super-realist using Egg-Tempra at the College and he had no sense of himself as a genius.
We all knew we were in the company of greatness at OCA in the late 50's
Bless you all, your loss is huge.
My son is now 38, but was a carded Goalie as a child so "In the Crease" was especially touching for all of the Grand Family.
We all share the incredible pain and are thankful he died as he lived, enjoying Canada.
Patricia Grand, Vancouver Island, BC
Dear Danby Family,
I really find it difficult to express in words how Ken's art left an impact on my own work. I've flipped through the "New Decade" Book so many times that some of the pages have detached from the binding. I was fortunate enough to see one of his solo shows at The Bernarducci-Meisel Gallery in New York City in the fall of 2003.
I am deeply sadden by his untimely passing, and when I browsed through his 3 books I have of his work, it hits me even harder.
My condolences to the entire family. Even though we had never met, I had watched an interview he did with Pamela Whallen and his "Life & Times" documentary so many times, that I felt a connection with his art work, philosophies and the man he was.
Alvin Richard
Moncton, NB
God Bless the Danby family.
Like most great leaders they aren't missed until they are gone. Just purchased the Gretzky farewell print at a charity auction (in the Soo) tonight which caused me to view all his artwork on line. I can't believe the number of paintings he has done, he must have painted non-stop.
Plan on using Ken's inspirations to enjoy and appreciate life for what it really is, beautiful!
I was sadden to hear about Ken's death. I was fortunate enough to meet Ken at his studio in 2005. It was an honor that day to meet a true Canadian Icon.
Scott James, Los Angeles,CA
Thanks Ken,i was feeling down today ,so i put some Gorden Lightfoot on and gazzed at your work,,,,,,,,,,Awsome
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Hello Gillian,We were so sorry to hear of Ken's death, first on the news, then again in the Acerage Life magazine, this winter. My husband Jim, a veterinarian and actor, and I share a wonderful memory of you both. When Brian Mulroney left office, he hosted a large farewell party/show in Ottawa, incorporating numerous Canadians in the Arts. Because Jim had a role in the Canadian TV series, E.N.G., he was invited to do an introduction. In the airport coming home, were you and Ken. You had privileges to enter the Air Canada First Class lounge. We didn't,but you invited us to join you there! We were thrilled, not only by being able to relax in the lounge, but,more importantly, to be able to share some time and conversation with you. You spoke about Armstrong Mill, enjoying your hot tub, your families, the land. Ken gave us a flyer about his new work, "Bobby Orr, Gardens of Dreams". It was a wonderful, magical time for us, that we never forgot. Thank you again, and our sincere condolences. Jim and Diane Millington.
I was a young swimmer with the Barrie Swim Team in 1983, when Ken Danby was commissioned to paint a triad of paintings for the Allendale Heights recreation centre. The practice was, if you’ll excuse the pun, a bit of a washout, as only two of us showed; myself and another girl. My swimming talents were mediocre at best, but my teammate was the uncontested star of the team with reams of first place finishes under her cap. It wasn’t a surprise that Mr. Danby snapped more photos of her than me, but I do distinctly remember him snapping pictures of me as I took breaths swimming the breaststroke. When the painting was displayed, it was my mother who noticed that the swimmer’s face was mine. I was very shy then, and I never mentioned this to anyone on the team, but I must admit it was a thrill to look up at that painting and see my own face. Better than a first place ribbon.
I come from a background of artists. My Aunt is a well known Canadian Portrait artist. She knew Mr. Danby personally. I was introduced to him when i was a young man, just beginning my art journey. Through his paintings i learned that Mr. Danby was a gifted artist, but more than that he was a mentor. His paintings gave me such inspiration that i was fueled to continue on my path. His great works of art will live on. His memory as well. We have lost a great person, a great artist and a great spirit. My heartfelt condolences to the Danby family.
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