Mel mccuddin the spirit gallery cda idaho

By Madison Pearson. A lmost exactly two years ago , the Inland Northwest art scene lost a titan. Mel McCuddin died on Sept. Known for his distinct, expressive art style and humorous touch, McCuddin left a permanent mark on the local art world.

Mel mccuddin the spirit gallery cda idaho: The Art Spirit is a fine

His final exhibition was held there in October , but McCuddin was an extremely prolific artist, making at least one painting a week for most of his life. After his death, McCuddin's wife, Gloria, and their three children, Neil, Mason and Colleen, were left with quite a large collection of artwork that had never been seen by the public. For more than 30 years, Mason McCuddin worked closely with his father as a photographer and collection administrator.

He got to know his dad's process and outlook on life very well. Now, two years after McCuddin's death, the family is ready to conclude the business side of his collection. The Art Spirit Gallery has dubbed its final McCuddin inventory a "fire sale," meaning whatever's not sold will most likely meet the fiery fate the artist casually wished for during that late conversation with his son.

I don't know how many pieces I saw him paint over because he thought they were clunkers.