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Jan 8, '10 · 1:57 PM1,687

Artist Stephen Huneck, 'dog chapel' founder, dies

The Associated Press
Posted: 01/08/2010 11:36:17 AM PST
Updated: 01/08/2010 11:36:17 AM PST

MONTPELIER, Vt.?Folk artist Stephen Huneck, whose love of dogs inspired paintings, woodcuts and a "dog chapel," has died.

The St. Johnsbury, Vt., man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Thursday in Littleton, N.H. He was 60.
His wife says he was despondent after being forced to lay off employees at his Dog Mountain studio and chapel.

The studio and chapel have drawn animal lovers from all over the world. The chapel offers a place of reflection for dog owners and their pets. Huneck was born in Sudbury, Mass. He started out by whittling wooden sculptures and later specialized in dog-themed furniture, woodcut paintings and children's books.

Stephen Huneck - Dog Mountain - Fine Art Prints, Furniture, Sculpture, Books, Dog Toys and more

Please remember Stephen's wife Gwen in your prayers. Fans of Stephen's art received an email notice today about his death. I was a great fan of his and this is very sad news. He was concerned about losing the farm and Dog Chapel. Sadly his art will now be greatly treasured due to his death.

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Edited Jan 8, '10 · 7:29 PM

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SoWal Insider

Jan 8, '10 · 2:23 PM#2

Thanks for sharing Minnie. So sad.

Beach Fanatic

Jan 10, '10 · 12:13 AM#3

This is such a sad story. I love the Dog Chapel and everything he was doing through his art and books. Prayers are with his wife and for the continuation of their work.

Beach Fanatic

Jan 11, '10 · 3:11 PM#4

This makes me so sad. My favorite stationary is imprinted with his artwork, I've always loved his images. My heart is with his family, and I pray them peace. :cry:

beats on hood

Jan 11, '10 · 8:37 PM#5

I have another prayer request. The oldest son of one of our neighbors who are both physicians (he is a pulmonary specialist and thoracic surgeon, and she is an anesthesiologist) has just been diagnosed with lymphoma. He started chemo today at Emory. He is a junior in college. Don't you just know how devastated they are!

Please pray for Andy.