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.
Dog Heaven on Earth: AD Travels: architecturaldigest.com
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.
Dog Heaven on Earth: AD Travels: architecturaldigest.com
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