Carter Clarke Osterbind III

I was a student in Mr. Osterbinds drawing class at Jax State 2002-2003. Being a "know it all" older student , I fussed and complained over having to do what I considered a waste of time beginner drawing exercises. He was adamant but kind twisting my arm to make me do what the rest of the class was doing. I , in spite of myself and my swelled head, learned more from him than any other drawing instructor I'd had before. And he even allowed me to purchase one of his remarkable paintings. Thank...

Carter was a great friend, a fantastic guy, art buddy, running buddy, looked like a movie star, wrote like a famous novelist, painted with great innovation and facility. He loved art and he loved making it! I can't believe he is anything but healthy and happy, I guess it is somewhere on another realm of existence.

Thank you Carter for being a devoted husband, father, and grandfather

Mr. Osterbind was such a calming force during my years at JSU. I was a student athlete, and had so much on my plate, but he and Mr. Gee were so compassionate and helpful that they made my experience the best it could be. I´m still a designer today, and credit Mr. Osterbind with a lot of my success. He was a great one!!

I just learned about Mr. Osterbind's death. I was writing an essay for one of my teacher education classes and we needed to write about a 'warm demander' -- someone who pushes us to be more than we imagined for ourselves, to set high expectations for ourselves, and to think about ourselves with a growth mindset. I wanted to see what he was doing now, and found this obituary. Mr. Osterbind was a wonderful warm demander who lives on in my memory as a gentle-hearted, funny, warm educator that...

I was a student of Mr. Osterbind, and what I most appreciated about learning from him is that he would push you to do your best, not be the best, but to be your best, slow down, take your time and ask questions. He really took the time to help each and every student if they in turn gave their best. I remember going back a few years later and he told me he was using some of my drawings as examples in his classes, which I was honored by. I can´t say enough wonderful words about him, most I have...

My condolences go out to the family. I am confident their loss is hard. I had a couple of classes with Dr. Osterbind while attending JSU and thoroughly enjoyed his pleasant personality and style of teaching. I wish I would have had more classes with him.

The Milewicz Family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Osterbind...our prayers and condolences go out to his family.

Sending heartfelt condolences to the Family. I have very fond memories of being a student of Mr. Osterbind. He, along with Henricks, Gee, Shaw and Loucks molded me into the artist and the person I am today. May he rest in perfect peace.