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Valeria Kondratiev
February 3, 2017
Louise, I pray and hope you are with God. You were the best teacher! and a fantastic artist. I love you and hope you are in eternal happiness
Lisa Scott
June 4, 2009
If Louise made me do things the hard way it always proved to be the right way.
She had an unerring eye, and a giving heart and an artist's soul. I feel very lucky to have studied with her.
Colette Comeau
November 16, 2008
Bonjour Louise. I just heard about your departure. I am going to miss you...
Do you remember? You were 18, I was 19, we worked in the same office, and after work we stood in front of your house talking and talking, sharing our joys and our sorrows, and laughing so much….We would go home for supper, and meet again at night for endless conversations about our dreams …
And then, in our twenties, we parted to follow our hearts…
You left our hometown, Farnham, in Quebec, and from Hollywood to New York, you finally found that form of art where you became the great goldsmith that you were in cloisonné and jewellery. What a great creator you were, and, with your infinite generosity, you shared your talents with so many students. When I read what they had to say about you, I am not surprise. I am just so proud! I wish to thank you for your long lasting and warm friendship.
A bientôt Louise, in a near futur I will join you somewhere, and again we will have those nice endless conversations about... our next life!
Au revoir Louise. Je t’aime. Colette
Colette Comeau
150 Martel Street
Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec J3H 2X8
[email protected]
Un mot en français : Si de vieilles connaissances devaient lire ces mots et partager avec moi cet humble hommage!!
debbie thornton
October 10, 2008
Oh louise, how i will miss your exceptional "eye", that pristine sense of beauty, and the patience, deliberation and mastery which allowed you always to capture it so perfectly in your work. i will always treasure the gifts you shared with me and the time we spent together. our field has lost one of its guiding lights.
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ann biederman
October 7, 2008
Louise,
we have lost a wonderful spirit, spark and mentor. You taught me to be patient, to figure things out and to execute work with perfection. I met you in 1989 and studied with you all these years. You gave o f yourself and helped dreams come true. I miss you already
Geraldine Howard
October 3, 2008
Louise, some of the pieces we worked on together brought us to a deep spiritual connection in mind, heart, and spirit. I am comforted, when I look at my best jewelry creations, by the rich blessings you imparted to my work--with you most dreams were possible. BTW, do they let you design your own crown? :-)
April Gornik
October 2, 2008
I'll never forget meeting Louise for the first time, seeing her astonishing body of work, and being blown away by it. Louise was a creative force all her own, uniting the very distant past with a very exciting present.
Fia
October 2, 2008
Louise was a woman of her time. Full of sass and spunk she never really did become old. Smoked a chimney that one did. I bet she's causing a riot in heaven.
Barbara Livenstein
October 2, 2008
Louise was a dedicated teacher who was generous with her knowledge and wanted to share it. I am glad to have had the chance to study with her; what she taught me will continue to be reflected in my work.
Sandi and Pascal Lehmann
October 2, 2008
We shall miss you Louise, you were an inspiration to us both.
You shared with us your wisdom, talent and humor and always with a sparkle in your eye.
It was a pleasure to know you.
Thank you.
Mark Johns
September 30, 2008
Louise was a wonderful friend and mentor to us. She is among the many people at the Jewelry Arts who changed our lives, and we are most grateful. Being in the jewelry trade, we see firsthand the influence of Louise and the other teachers at Jewelry Arts Institute in both the industry and the world of jewelry arts and craft; they started a movement towards a greater appreciation of high karat gold and a more ancient or classical aesthetic.
Myron Bikakis
September 30, 2008
Dear Louise,you were my teacher, source of inspiration and above all my friend.
I will never forget us singing in class:
Marinella,
Ah, reste encore dans mes bras.....
.....
vers un pays mysterieux,
le beau pay des reves bleu....
I hope we may all meet again in such a place.
Myron
Greta Elias
September 29, 2008
I feel so lucky to have known Louise.
You meet people like Louise once in a life time.
She was very talented and warm person.
I will miss you very much!
Geraldine Sarmiento
September 28, 2008
Dearest Louise,
You have been such a great inspiration to me. I will miss you.
Ellen Baumritter
September 27, 2008
Dear Louise:
Jewelry Arts has lost a great treasure. I will miss your spirit and spunk and ability to always find a solution to a complex problem. I will always miss our talks and laughs.
Lois Gore
September 26, 2008
Louise changed my life and will live on in my heart. I take comfort in the words of Kahlil Gibran:
...Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.
Kahlil Gibran "The Prophet" 1923
Bessie Jamieson
September 26, 2008
Louise will be greatly missed as a teacher and a friend at the Jewelry Arts Institute. Wednesdays and Thursdays will never be the same without her. She had a great talent as a goldsmith and teacher.
Betsy Lawson
September 26, 2008
Teacher, mentor, genius. For me, the sine qua non.
Betsy Lawson
Reema Keswani
September 26, 2008
Louise- thank you for your contribution to the field of goldsmithing & more importantly, teaching. You will be missed.
Randie Malinsky
September 26, 2008
I was very saddened to learn of Louise's passing. She was such a wonderful, encouraging and patient teacher. Her cheerful good humor and warmth were extended to her grateful students. We all miss her so much, but are glad that she was part of our lives.
Joyce Goodman
September 25, 2008
Louise's excitement and enthusiasm for pushing back limits and expanding horizons made her a wonderful artist and a generous, treasured teacher. I will miss her, and send my warmth and comfort to those closest to her.
olga lambrianidou
September 25, 2008
I met Louise back in 1980, I was a freshman at Pace University but I also took jewelry classes. She was my teacher at the Kulicke Stark Jewelry Academy. For the next 28 years she became a dear friend. She met my daughter, Eftyhia when the latter was only 7 years old. Years later Louise also became her teacher at the Academy. Eftyhia loved her craftsmanship, when she got married a few years back, she asked Louise to design and make her wedding band and ring. We stayed close with Louise, she was always there for me and stood by me. I respected her and loved her work, we used to talk for hours on how she worked with gold. Today, I cherish everything she and Winnie designed and made for me. For the past 12 years I live in Greece, I never failed to call her and visit her no matter how short my trip was. The same thing happened last week, I saw Louise on Wednesday night on the 17th of September. She was in good spirits; we talked about our favorite topic, Jewelry, and her favorite actor Sidney Poitier. Before I left she made me promise to send pictures of little Persephone and Robert (my grandchildren). We kissed and said goodbye...
Rosemarie Baarti
September 25, 2008
Louise had a talent in making beautiful and creative gold jewelry. As her student and friend, she will be missed for her friendship warmness and willingness to share her talents and guide me in my own efforts.
MICHAEL TOBACK
September 24, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. Louise will always be that ray of sunshine that always brought out a giant smile.I will miss you........and I am sending you an eternal giant hug
Cynthia alderdice
September 24, 2008
We remember Louise as an incredible mentor, teacher and friend. We will all miss her greatly.
Cynthia Alderdice
Lois Mansfield
Cynthia & Lois Alderdice & Mansfield
September 24, 2008
We remember Louise as an incredible mentor, teacher and friend. We will all miss her greatly.
Cynthia Alderdice
Lois Mansfield
Rina Tai
September 24, 2008
I will always remember Louise for her creativeness and passion for the goldsmithing. Thank you so much for teaching me and helping me find solutions when I make mistakes. I will truly miss you...
Gail Birnbaum
September 24, 2008
Thank you Louise, for your kindness, generosity, and for everything you taught me. I will never forget you.
Sasha Bellow
September 24, 2008
Louise was a treasured friend, a creative talent, and a remarkable teacher, whose enthusiasm for her craft was inspiring, and the dedication to her students boundless. There will never be another like her.
Jimmy O'Donnell
September 24, 2008
Louise was my dearest friend and client. I would help her with her computer. She had the most incredible curiosity and would ask me the most fascinating questions. I always looked forward to seeing her and will miss her terribly, she was an angel.
Mary Andriani
September 24, 2008
Louise was a reference in the world of classical jewelry making. Her passing is a true loss. I apreciate all that she had taught me.
Cynthia Meyer
September 24, 2008
Dearest Louise!
I'm left without words except thank you!
You were the first person who ever made me feel like I had any talent.
You made a lasting impression on so many. You will be greatly missed!
Adriane Carrasco
September 24, 2008
I didn't know Louise for very long but always thought of her as a firecracker. Full of energy and wicked humor. She was certainly one of a kind and blessed with an amazing talent. I was proud to be her student. I will always remember her very fondly. God Bless her.
Ann Froelich
September 24, 2008
We will all miss Louise at Jewelry Arts Institue. She encouraged me to be daring and fearless in trying new techniques and to know that by making mistakes, I would learn much more and develop more solid skills. Her humor and pluck were an example in aging with grace and I hope to have half of her energy and enthusiasm when I reach 60.
Ann Froelich
Lynn Slutsky
September 24, 2008
Louise was a givng,patient, & talented woman. She will be missed
Jivan Wolf
September 24, 2008
I really feel that Louise is staring over my shoulder to see if I'm doing this right, as she did for many years as my teacher, mentor and friend.
After 20 years and a modicum of success in this passionate field of creativity I still have the pieces of a project she was helping me to birth. I love you Louise and will miss you like mad. Have a grand time on your new adventures.
kathy jaharis
September 24, 2008
dearest louise, you had the finest eye. i am so grateful for all the support you gave to me. i treasure the notes you told me to take accurately. i thank you for teaching me to make my mistakes into better pieces. you will stay with me in spirit as my mentor,teacher,friend and neighbor. love,kathy
judi camps
September 24, 2008
i will always remember louise's intelligence and wit. she was remarkably gifted and i feel privileged to have been her student. she will be sorely missed.
Yong Han Ahn
September 24, 2008
Dear Louise Parrish
Louise was my friend even though I saw her one time last year. I think I will miss her a lot.
Karen Bizer
September 24, 2008
Louise was a wonderful teacher, mentor and confidant. She was as interested and knowledgeable of the past as she was of current trends and technology. I will truly miss her.
Ruth Edelson
September 24, 2008
Louise's kindness and generosity, spunk and spirit touched her students and friends. Her creativity, knowledge and skills set standards for us all. I wish we had more time with her.
Elizabeth Epley
September 24, 2008
I have been looking at and wearing pieces of jewelry that Louise and I made together. She pushed me to be a better person and a better goldsmith. I will always admire her youthful curiosity and energy. She had so much to teach and there will be a huge gaping whole in our community with her absence.
Ellen k. jacobs
September 24, 2008
I will miss you Louise. Your teachings, guidance and wisdom leave an important legacy for your many students and friends--including me. You will live on in our work and thoughts. Thank you, Louise.
Ursula McKinney
September 23, 2008
For many years Louise was my teacher and my friend. We discussed projects and she always found solutions. When I look at my jewelry, I see Louise. I truly miss her.
nanci modica
September 23, 2008
teacher, mentor and dear friend- thank you for your generosity.
may your legacy be carried on by your students.
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