In the Garden

Inspired by the painting The Great Gardener by German painter Emil Nolde,

I have created a drawing celebrating the abundance of late summer.

July, The month of loss, love and remembrance.

In loving memory of Jim Julin
Rockford artist and friend.

 Pencil drawing and words by Ramona Felse

A Giant fell today..

A toppling over without warning,
the great heart
 that beats no more
we are consumed by sadness,
 overcome
by love and remembrance
of hickory sticks
and generosity
and giant chairs
draped
with love

Jim Julin at Rockford Art Scene 2010
photo courtesy of Mike Donze


A video of Jim and his art.

 The Big Chair
a sculpture by Jim Julin that sits outside of
the Rockford Art Museum becoming enveloped in flowers
as a memorial to Jim.
Photo Courtesy Betsy Youngquist

The cancer was found, and 4 or 5 days later he was gone.

Rest In Peace Jimmy