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John Lencicki Obituary

John Alexander Lencicki passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Born in Westfield, Massachusetts, John served in the 97th Infantry Division, which was active in both the European and Pacific Theater. Following his military service, he attended Pratt Institute of New York, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. John worked as a professional artist his entire career. He was nationally known for his oil painting and was featured in American Artist Magazine in 1998. In addition to being a husband, a father, and an artist, he was also a teacher. An instructor at the Art Students League of Denver and the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, his advice to all artists, professional and amateur, was the same: "DRAW, DRAW, DRAW!" John is survived by his wife, Barbara Lencicki of Denver, CO; three sisters, Rose Lisowski, Genofa Wrovlewski, Sister Theresa Lencicki; and his son Alexander Lencicki of Brooklyn, NY. He has two grandchildren, Ruby and Dashiell Lencicki. Both love to draw. A non-denominational memorial will be held on Thursday, April 2, 4PM at Feldman Mortuary, 1673 York St., Denver, CO.

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Published by Denver Post on Mar. 31, 2015.

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Alex Lencicki

March 28, 2018

Miss you dad

Magnolia Rivera

June 4, 2015

John: You are the light. You always shared your bright generously. Thank you so much.

John Lencicki Artist and professor

Magnolia Rivera

June 4, 2015

John Lencicki was a great human being and a very inspirational professor. I'm blessed because I had the opportunity to learn from his philosophy of life and more. He and his wife, Barbara, were a great team. They always encouraged me to go ahead. Thank you, John. You deserve all the light, all the blessings because you gave us your kindness and wisdom. You'll always be here. into my art and thoughts. Thank you so much.

Girl With Boots

Daniel Dawson

May 26, 2015

candice

April 4, 2015

John was an important member of the art community -always a joy to run into him and Barbara at the art market or an opening. He will be missed.

Steve Steele

April 2, 2015

John was just a great guy! He was always so inspired and inspiring! He was my illustration teacher back in 1974. He taught and shared his wisdom with so many students at RMSA/RMCAD, he will be greatly missed! Thanks for everything, John!
Steve Steele

Craig Steele

April 2, 2015

John was a wonderful and dynamic instructor.
His zeal and enthusiasm were contagious.
Challenged his students to keep searching and
perceiving things in a different light. The entire
time making it a fun experience. A terrific artist!

Denine

April 1, 2015

Peace to the Lencicki family.

April 1, 2015

John was a very talented artist and a good man. I always enjoyed his company the 12 years I taught at the League. I enjoyed the time we spent in France and he will always be remembered by his fellow artist.
Emanuel Martinez

Marilyn Yanke

April 1, 2015

John, will always remember you... your class at ASL, then in Auvilliar. It was great getting to know you and Barbara.

Margaret montgomery

April 1, 2015

He was one of my favorite teachers. RIP

Warren Williams

April 1, 2015

John was one of my first art instructors at the Art Student's League of Denver and his love of art and his desire to share that knowledge had a great impact on my own desire to be an artist. You made the world a better place. My condolences to his family.

Michael Littrelll

March 31, 2015

John was a fellow instructor at the Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design and an occasional skiing partner. The world has lost a great artist, a wonderful teacher, and just a really nice guy!

Larry Kresek

March 31, 2015

Joan and I had the great pleasure of working with John at Rocky Mountain. He was a brilliant and energetic artist. He filled the halls with knowledge and laughter. We will miss him greatly.

Linda Armantrout

March 31, 2015

John Lencicki taught me to paint. He was a caring, patient, and brilliant teacher. He is in my heart forever. My deep condolences to Barbara, Alex, and to John's daughter-in -law and grandchildren.

Vicki Vafeades

March 31, 2015

An Artist who shared his knowledge and humor, an instructor I will never forget.

Jessica Bartlett

March 31, 2015

To the peach tree in the sky! It was lovely to have known John and I wish surrounds of peace and fond remembrance for Barbara and Alex.

March 30, 2015

It was an absolute pleasure to be in the company of John Lencicki. We spent hours discussing art, photography, painting, sculpture, literature while we taught together at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. I treasure two sketchbooks he gave me almost twenty years ago. My condolences to his family.

Mike & Toni Roybal

March 30, 2015

Dear Barbara and family: we are so sorry to hear of John's passing. We were so blessed to work with John and call him a dear friend. Such a talented man. He will be missed.
Hugs to all, Mike and Toni Roybal

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