Comments on: Frank Reaugh – Pastel Communion With The Southwest

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 22:00:36 +0000

In reply to Camille Hobbs. Oh Camille that is so wonderful!! I'd love to hear anything that your grandmother has told you about her times as a student with Reaugh! And it's fantastic that you have her pastels. If you want a good foundational course in pastels, you may want to consider my course: Pastels 101. Have a look at the info page by clicking here.

By: Camille Hobbs

Camille Hobbs — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:37:27 +0000

In reply to Rita Kirkman.

Hi Gail,
This is wonderful! My grandmother was a student of Frank Reaugh. We have alot of information on him and several books etc

Enjoyed this and would like to learn how to use my grandmothers pastels

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:46:27 +0000

In reply to Kathy Meador. Kathy thanks so much for commenting and for adding to this post. Please feel free to list any titles that Andy Wilkinson has written. Frank Reaugh does deserve to be more known. As a pastel artist, I was certainly intrigued by the way he used the medium.

By: Kathy Meador

Kathy Meador — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 19:45:10 +0000

Andy Wilkinson is the director of the Southwest Collection at Texas Tech University and has written about this fine early western artist. I was glad to see that others are discovering him.

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 22:36:30 +0000

In reply to Bruce DeFoor. Glad you have a copy of the book Bruce. And how fun to know you acted Frank Reaugh in the film. One day I'll see it!!

By: Bruce DeFoor

Bruce DeFoor — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 03:26:42 +0000

In reply to Gail Sibley. I only just got a copy. Forgot to mention I played a few short moments as Mr. Reaugh in the film that Marla produced. I haven't seen it yet but am looking forward to it.

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 05:05:23 +0000

In reply to Bruce DeFoor.

Bruce, thank you so much for sharing your experience with the work of Frank Reaugh. It’s marvellous how artwork can have such a profound affect on a soul. Your story is moving as is your devotion and dedication to collecting both paintings by and items that belonged to Reaugh.
Certainly when I visit Texas, the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum will be on my visiting agenda!
And have you had the chance to read Michael Grauer’s book on Frank Reaugh?

By: Bruce DeFoor

Bruce DeFoor — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:22:39 +0000

I am thrilled to see your article on Mr. Reaugh! I am an artist and retired professor of Fine Arts from New Mexico. I discovered Mr. Reaugh through the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum in Canyon Texas almost 30 years ago. I still remember the moment I stepped into the Frank Reaugh room where my life as an artist and teacher would be changed forever.
As I stared into the first few paintings I experienced the most profound sense of truth and life. His work spoke to me at a very deep level and I was held spellbound in his gallery for hours or days, I wasn’t sure. Either way, I came out a better person.
Since that time I became his biggest fan. I have shared his legacy with thousands of art students. As I studied his writings and photographs I became aware that Mr. Reaugh and I actually looked a lot alike. I then began dressing in his garb and doing Chautauqua performances as Mr. Reaugh for art clubs and associations. I have collected his paintings, his lap easel and his hand made pastel sticks. I have written articles and traveled to paint in the same locations where he painted.

I urge everyone to study Mr. Reaugh as much as they can. No matter where you live, an artistic pilgrimage to the PPHM in Texas will not soon be forgotten.

Only the very greatest artists hold the power to truly transform people. Mr. Frank Reaugh is one.

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 20:05:01 +0000

In reply to Johnny.

Hi Johnny,
Thanks for bringing our attention to Josephine Oliver.
Although not mentioned in the article, she certainly plays a part in Michael Grauer’s book. For instance this (pp187-188): “He had allowed Josephine Oliver to teach in his place in the summer of 1924. Reach felt she was already at 16, ‘ a specialist in pastel landscape sketching.’ Her students included college art teachers and public school teachers. He was clearly proud of his protégée: ‘I think that is going some for a youngster.'”
I am curious about your own knowledge of Oliver. Would you like to expand on it?

By: Johnny

Johnny — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 21:36:50 +0000

Nice article, wished there had been a mention of Josephine Oliver his teaching assistant. She met Olin Travis on one of the trips and they were later married.