Zevi Blum

I got to meet Zevi Blum when I was 17 yo. He was my first serious drawing teacher. I felt he instilled me with a belief that I was an artist. I felt tremendous support and saw his excitement and kindness in his instruction of the class. I will never forget the intricate, enormous, and imaginative still life(s) he would create for us! In 1976 I visited the Biennial at the Whitney and was entranced to see one of Zevi's whimsical etchings represented there. Many years later (20!) I called him...

Although the news of Zevi's death was years late in reaching me, my memories of everything I learned from him are crystal clear and fresh. My condolences to all of his loved ones. I hope you take comfort in your memories, as I do. I will always be grateful for his unique point of view and influence as a teacher and friend.

Zevi Blum was a thoughtful, inspiring teacher at Cornell. I remember him telling me to pay attention to the "quality of the line" I drew, and calling me a "temperamental artist"....He was very attentive to every student's needs. He will be missed.

I was in his first teaching class in 1975. He would set up elaborate still lifes that looked like a mountain of curious objects. We drew these for weeks at a time. Such great discipline. His words were always encouraging. I woke up today thinking of him only to find out he passed. So sad to hear this. I reached out to him in 1995 feeling lost and he kindly invited me to Ithaca and said he'd set me up in a grad program. I was unable to muster courage to do that then. Your memory lives on in...

My condolences to Zevi's family. He was a wonderful, kind man. Thoughtful and thoroughly encouraging to his students. His words and kindness left a great impression.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My condolences- Zevi was a kind and thoughtful man, and great teacher. His voice, figure, and ability to listen is part of my memory of making art at Cornell

Billy, Jon, and Allie, I am so saddened to hear the news of your father's death. He was such a wonderful family friend and a great pal and neighbor to my mom. He was not just a talented artist, but an engaging story-teller, a very deep thinker, and a true mensch, as well.

Jon
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a delight and so talented. You are in our thoughts.
Lee Leonardo