David Cayton

David was I first class gentleman! David Neil Mack

Dave was a friend and teacher of mine when I attended Ball State University. He was there for me when I needed guidance in school and in life. Thank you Mr. Cayton

Such a sad sad news. David Cayton and Dr Lang were the two professors that had the greatest influence on me as an artist and printmaker. They inspired and guided me more than all other professors in the Art Department at Ball State University. I will forever honor them as my friends and my guiding mentors. A great great loss. My condolences to Susan and their families.

MUCH LOVE,
Shahrokh Rezvani
(Hobbeheydar) Scottsdale, Arizona

I only heard today of David's passing. Under his tutelage at BSU I fell in love with clay and ideas and possibilities. He had a profound affect on my life and I am forever grateful. My sincerest sympathy Susan and family.

David was one of the best in that he was a very fine artist, teacher and a thoughtful, considerate decent man with a twinkle in his eye. He touched so many lives - I am grateful to have been his student and a teaching fellow when he ran the art foundation program at BGSU. He will be missed by many.

I was a printmaking student at BGSU in the 90's, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to study with Dave Cayton. He was an encouraging, positive, caring professor. I think of him often as I teach my own printmaking students and remember his warm laughter.

Mr. Cayton was one of my favorite teachers at BG. I remember him clearly even though it was 45 years ago. My BGSU BFA served me well in my art teaching career, thanks to encouraging professors like David Cayton. My sympathy to his family.

Sorry to hear of Davids passing. I took a prints class with him at BGSU and learn much about block printing which I still use after 40 years.

David Cayton was my printmaking teacher at BGSU in the early 1970s. He ranks up there as one of my 5 top teachers in my life. He taught me the concept of "less is more" in my prints. His warmth, kindness, sense of humor, and creative spirit made his class one not to be missed... ever... (and it was the 70s!). Printmaking with David and Life Drawing with Tom Hilty were my favorite art classes during my stay from 1970-74. Although, my fiber class with Max Lenderman was pretty cool, too. Kind...