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Nelson Shanks
1937 - 2015
Nelson Shanks
1937 - 2015
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BORN
1937
DIED
2015
Nelson Shanks Obituary
Shanks died Friday at his home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, according to Bill Wedo, spokesman for the Studio Incamminati art school Shanks founded with his wife, Leona.
Shanks painted well-known figures such as Princess Diana, Pope John Paul II and presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.
The artist and his portrait of Clinton made news earlier this year when he told the Philadelphia Daily News that he included a subtle reference to Monica Lewinsky in the work.
Shanks told the paper that a shadow beside Clinton is a literal reference to Lewinsky's infamous blue dress and a symbolic nod to the shadow the affair cast on his presidency.
Copyright © 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Nicholas Nicometi
February 8, 2016
Nelson, you offered me, as you put it, "on a silver platter". I was unable at the time to take your kind and gracious offer. The problem is, one thinks one has time. Time slips away. And now so to have you, a great man, a great artist. How I wish that I had had the time to study with you intimately as so many of your fortunate students did. I will miss you. My condolences to Leona, Neslons's family, and to all at his school of art, Studio Incamminati. God bless Nelson Shanks and God bless all he has touched. ~Nicholas Nicometi
October 23, 2015
Dear Leona and family,
My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Sincerely,
Kathy Kelly
Sara Swetcharnik
October 4, 2015
We send our heartfelt condolences: may God bless and comfort you.
Sincerely,
Sara and William Swetcharnik
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Sandra Heaven
September 15, 2015
Wishing his family our friend Renee ( daughter) some peace at this sad time
Model Ellen
September 9, 2015
I will never forget the warp speed at which you painted me. O captain my captain!
September 9, 2015
Joyous memories to your heart to comfort.
Comfort from the holy scriptures. Proverbial words.
"Worry in a man's heart depresses it, but thinking of a good thing gladdens it."
Elizabeth
Carter
September 8, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Shanks family for your loss. May God comfort you and strengthen you through this difficult period. Most of all, treasure the fond memories shared with Nelson knowing that he lived life to the full sharing his gift with others.
September 7, 2015
With my deepest condolences for your loss. May your household find peace and comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised.
Paul Birchak
September 4, 2015
Thank you for all you gave to the world.
September 3, 2015
Lionel and Patricia Savadove will miss Nelson and give their deepest condolences to Leona and their children.
Pat McGarvey
September 2, 2015
Dear Leona and family,
On behalf of the Nazareth Academy Grade School family, I extend our deepest sympathy in your loss. Nelson inspired our school community with his gentle manner and giving spirit. He will always be remembered in our hearts. Wishing you all comfort and peace.
Sincerely,
Pat McGarvey
Nazareth Academy Grade School
September 2, 2015
May the love of God be with the family at this time.May your grief be short and your memories long..........
September 2, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
September 2, 2015
May God bless your family as you grieve the loss of your dear one.
Diane V. Sears, Docent at Andalusia
September 2, 2015
May it comfort you to know that God, as well as others, care.
Sincerely,
rr
September 2, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
God invites you to pray to him for the strength you will need during this difficult time.
Laurie DeMatteo
September 1, 2015
Rest in peace friend.
September 1, 2015
My condolences to the family. May the "God of all comfort", comfort you at this time. 2Cor 1:4.
Jeneva Thomas
September 1, 2015
Dear Family and Friends,
The loss of someone dear to us is never easy, but may you take comfort in the fact that you are surrounded by people that love and care for you. Proverbs 17: 17
LJ
August 31, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May the God of all comfort be with your family.
August 31, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your children
Love. Ardis
Claudette Donat
August 31, 2015
The art world has lost a great artist and teacher who generously shared his work ethic and methods with others. I visited the school a few years ago and saw amazing work by his students. So sorry for your loss and hope you find peace.
Carol Gerson
August 31, 2015
Dear Leona especially and all my friends,
We are deeply saddened to hear about Nelson. One of a kind, so generous, great teacher, painter and a wonderful sense of humor.
Although we have all known about the approaching time, it is so different once it is here.
It must be a release for him from the stress and discomfort and frustration part of this time in his life, although just the fact that he continued to live far, far beyond anyone's expectation shows his incredible character and the very strong love he had for you and for life.
Although we have all known about the approaching time, it is so different once it is here.
It must be a release for him from the stress and discomfort part of this time in his life, although just the fact that he continued to live far beyond anyone's expectation shows his incredible character and the very strong love he had for you and for life.
I send my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Carol Gerson
(The Davis Family)
August 30, 2015
May the GOD of all comfort give you the strength and ability to endure the difficult days and weeks ahead. (Psalm 83:18) Our deepest condolences to the Shanks family.
JAMES XAVIER BARBOUR
August 30, 2015
The art world, and the world at large has lost an amazing individual and fine artist. I wish his family comfort during this difficult time
Rest in Peace
Kyle Smith
August 30, 2015
August 30, 2015
My condolence to the family. May God who comforts us in all our trials give you the strength and comfort to cope with your loss.
Scott Chamberland
August 30, 2015
Rest in Peace
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
August 30, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
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