Daniel Owen Stolpe

I remember Ron S. and Joe G. introducing me to you and it was a great honor to spend time with you at the studio discussing the arts and Bill. You are sorely missed, Dan.

Miss you, man.

I just tried calling Dan and his number was "disconnected". I´d not been in touch with Dan since before leaving California in 2016, nor with mutual acquaintances. I´m saddened to hear of his passing. We were friends. I´d curated his gallery in Idyllwild in 2002. Then I worked for him on commission. Since I´d not sold one piece when I decided I´d had enough of working in a gallery Dan let me choose one of his works for my efforts. He was very gracious. Above my bed still hangs his...

I remember Dan well,from the time I lived in Santa Cruz. We was a great friend,artist and have treasured some of his works and wisdom for many years. He will surely be missed.

Will miss your friendship,hanging out at the studio,talking artistry of the hand,and the gifts of Bill W.

I am going to miss you Dan. But now you can hang out with Dennis again.
Enjoy your time in the Spirit World my friend, and give my best to Owl Woman. And to Wolf and Raven too.

Dan,

Can't say I'm "surprised." Last couple times I saw you it was clear your body was failing you.
But I am still selfishly saddened to learn of your departure.

Though we never developed a "close" relationship, with each of us on the way to doing whatever the next right thing was on our paths, I felt we shared a mutual respect and finding myself in the same room with you always lifted my spirits.

People better versed and more articulate than I in the field can, and...