Frances S. Kornbluth

I just came upon this site and am moved to add something here as Frances was a dear family friend. I well recall her love of being at the piano, in the kitchen and in her studio. I am proud to tell others that she was my mentor while growing up in rural NE CT. In the late 70's and early 80's I helped her in her Thompson studio and with hanging art in a number of her exhibitions. Frances had an exacting eye joined with a strong sense of creative intuition. As I worked with her, I learned from...

May her memory be for a blessing....❤

Hi Mom. Last Tuesday, I went out to Merrick to spend some time with Ben, Marlayna and Paula. Aunt Dottie had passed away. I called her "Aunt" since I knew her my whole life and you were best friends. Throughout my 18 years in Merrick, you spoke on the phone to one another certainly every day, and more often 2-3 times a day. When distance intervened you spoke at least once a week. She called you "Pants" or "Pantsy". I know she took your death very hard and five months later she has joined...

Many years ago, I visited Monhegan and had the privelege of meeting Frances. Her painting "Lobster Cove Lght" was hanging on the far wall of her studio. I saw it and was glued to the floor. It was so beautiful and moved me in a way I cannot describe. Frances said, "That needs to go with you." She then offered to let me buy the painting "on time." Two years later, at a few dollars a week, "Lobster Cove Light" was mine. Her generosity of spirit is something I will long remember and be grateful...

Frances had magnetic vitality and sharp honest insight. She touched me very deeply as an artist. We traded studio visits in No.Grosvenordale and Monhegan that were always fun and helpful. I will never forget her.

I just heard from my mother that Frances passed, and I'm so deeply saddened to hear the news. Frances was my father William (Bill) Davis's first cousin, but I always considered her my dear cousin, too, even though she was 50 years my senior. Her life as an artist was such an inspiration to me, and now my son is following in her footsteps--attending the High School of Art and Design this fall. RIP Frances. I love you.

Frances was always so warm and welcoming towards me. I remember the first open studio I attended at her home in CT fifteen years ago. She allowed me to look through countless draws filled with her works. I purchased two and I was hooked. I now have a collection of seven pieces, which I adore. She is a wonderful and gifted lady...