Myron Barnstone

Well, Myron, you left it in print on all of us that knew you. You wrecked me forever, going into a museum, without looking at a painting and dissecting it on the golden section. And you taught me to go into a museum and find one or two masterworks, and just sit with them, and then give myself permission to leave. Thank you for the passion that you brought to the studio. Thank you for intersecting our lives in such a profound way. You are not forgotten. You were mentor and friend. And we love...

Myron and I were in the Air Force and served in Japan and Okinawa. We were coworkers in Japan and we were both shipped to Okinawa, where we became roommates. I was sent to Abilene, Tx., and Myron wound up in Austin, Tx. He also said he was applying to school in England. We lost track in 1957.

Myron had an indelible impact on my life as an artist. I have struggled to maintain the high standard that he set in my own work and I'm truly sorry that he is no longer in the world.......it 's a darker place as a result. He is missed in my studio, as are all the champions of the art spirit from the past.


Peter A. Nisbet, Santa Fe, NM

"Myron had an indelible impact on my life as an artist. I have struggled to maintain the high standard that he set, in my own work, and I'm truly sorry that he is no longer in the world.........it is a darker place as a result. He is missed in my studio, as are all champions of the art spirit from the past." Peter A. Nisbet

The memories of days of youth in Myron's first studio on Hamilton street...where does the time go?... such fond memories. My first serious mentor, an exacting teacher who recognized real talent among his students. Always kind and generous to young struggling students like myself. As I followed his career and recommended his studio studies I am so glad that he had such a full life and long years... and the comfort of his daughter. God Bless his family ...his memory shall live on in our...

Myron was a great artist who was also great person to everyone he will be greatly appreciated and missEd

Great teacher great friend

It has been with a heavy heart that I learned of Myron's passing. He was first a friend then a very other worldly mentor of many things- life and art among others. He loved his students and we became family under his auspicious arms of loving care. He is our angel who infused our thoughts so deeply that he lives in in all of us who were privledged to call him friend and art mentor extraordinaire.
No doubt he is advising God in designs throughout the realms oh heaven.

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4