Eldon "E.C." Cunningham

Hard to believe it has been ten years since E.C. Passed. We go back 45 years. I was just looking at his book the other day, and am glad I have it. Best wishes to his family!

E.C. was such a great inspiration as a teacher. He taught me so much and truly helped me grow as an artist during my years in his classes. He was always so positive. I will never forget him and his mark will always be on my art and in my heart. Chelli Schmac (Morrison

E.C. was a wonder member of the printmaking community. It was always a delight to speak with him and his students at our conferences. I will miss him and my heart goes out to those of you who knew him best.

My condolences to E.C.'s family. I will miss his unbelievable energy and positive attitude. I only saw E.C. at conferences, but every encounter was wonderful. I know that he will be missed terribly by family, friends and current and former students.

EC, You were a master at your craft and I learned much more than printmaking from you. Patience, kindness, and humor are part of your ever-lasting charisma. I feel blessed to have known you, and saddened that I can't have more time with you. Thank you, and may you rest in peace.

To Allison and Kevin,
Though far away, our hearts are with you as we are so sorry for your loss. We wish you peace, hope and strength.

E.C. truly will be missed, He gave me some of the best advice that allowed me to grow as an artist and a person. I really attribute my success and continued growth in part to his prodding and insight. He saw something in me that I did not, just a few months ago when I saw him last he was still prodding me. I can only hope to pass something that precious along to one of my students one day.

Like everyone hear E.C. touch me as well. I was a design student @the time I took a print making class. What I learned through his insights taught me more about myself as an artist then I had learned from anyone up to that point in my life. I took those words to heart and have pushed myself farther and become an artist in every sense. He really sparked something inside of me, the last time I saw E.C. he was still prodding me to make prints. I'll never forget the advice he gave me, I hope I...

I knew E.C. for two years as a temporary faculty member at MSCD. He was truly a kind and gentle person and his students thrived under his guidance. Upon hearing of his passing I felt as though I had lost someone who was very close to me even though we were just colleagues for a short time. His passing is a great loss for the Art Department and my heart-felt condolences go out to his family and all who were touched by this wonderful man and teacher.