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Robert M. Cartmell

1933 - 2018

BORN

1933

DIED

2018

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University at Albany University of Chicago University of Iowa

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Robert Cartmell Obituary

Cartmell, Robert M. ALBANY Robert M. Cartmell, 85, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at his Albany home. He was born in Los Angeles and lived throughout the U.S. with his military family. Following service with the U.S. Air Force in Korea, Bob received his B.F.A. at the University of Chicago and his M.A. and M.F.A. from the University of Iowa. A professor emeritus of art at the State University of New York at Albany, Bob had a distinguished career teaching printmaking, painting and drawing from 1971 -1998. He was an internationally recognized artist and a renowned authority on the history of roller coasters. According to Bob, riding a roller coaster was "the greatest thrill on this planet." Bob is survived by his loving wife, Diana Westbrook; as well as a daughter, Lisa (Alan Brady) Cartmell, Campbell Hall, N.Y.; a son, Bram (Banu Saracci) Cartmell, London, England; two grandchildren, Kayajan and Beren Cartmell; and two brothers, William and Barry Cartmell. He was predeceased by a brother, Bernard Cartmell. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at a later date. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Albany Center Gallery, 488 Broadway, Suite 107, Albany, NY, 12207. To sign the guestbook or light a candle in Bob's memory, visit www.brycefh.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Sep. 14, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Cartmell

13 Entries

Todd Tarble

November 29, 2022

He was a great man...

Dave Porter

April 24, 2019

Bob was a great teacher at SUNY Albany. I studied print making with him.

Christine Taylor

September 19, 2018

R.I.P. Bob

Willie Marlowe

September 19, 2018

Heartfelt condolences to Diana and to the family. I long admired Bob as an artist and was thrilled when he suggested trading a piece.
It was a pleasure, always, to see him. He was a bright light in the arts community and I was happy for his recent solo shows at Laffer Gallery and at Albany Center Gallery where I first saw his work many years earlier. He made significant, innovative contributions to printmaking and to the freedom of art making. He will be missed by so many friends and art lovers.

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Wren Panzella

September 18, 2018

He was at one time not only my best friend but also my mentor. He so graciously when I asked to teach me his Glass Transfer painting. I was even part of a grant he got to study the art. I Love his art. He and also Tomm O'Connor were so generous with allowing anyone who had an interest in printmaking come and print with out paying . Just Keep the shop clean. There would be wonderful print makers printing at midnight. I had the luck to be part of a great group of people, we printed etching or litho together when ever there was no classes. and for free. Bob just loved so much to have people around... He collected every year from his students a print. When I was the collection Manager at Albany univerisity he donated over a thousand of those prints. They I hope can still be seen in the corridors. Some just dedicated to Bob. I tries so hard then to get money for framining and desplaying his donation. I think I was successful in Making suny admin Understant his importance. That mostly with Katherin Lowerly, and President Hall who left us too soon...I hope he riding on roller coaster with no stops!!!!!! Wren Panzella

Sandy Wimer

September 17, 2018

The first time I saw Bob, he was pushing a grocery cart at SUNY Albany in the printmaking hall. I had the great pleasure of working with him as a graduate student, even for a short time. He was an amazing artist and teacher. My heart goes out to his family and to all his students who took away with them some of his brilliance and insight as a "maker" of things.

Christine Taylor

September 17, 2018

R.I.P. Bob!

Jennifer Richard-Morrow

September 15, 2018

Diana and family,
I am sorry to read of your loss. I hope the memories of your many years together will be a comfort. I greatly admired his paintings. Thinking of you,

Jennie Richard-Morrow

Sarah W

September 14, 2018

I am sorry for your loss, I never got to meet Mr. Cartmell however I read his rollercoaster information with great interest and appreciate it very much. I think of him when I ride certain coasters and believe he put some rides on the map, long before the internet existed. Many thanks for his great information!

Paulina Klarsfeld

September 14, 2018

Dear Diane, We hope all the beautiful and happy memories of things & adventures that you and Bob shared will bring you some comfort and help you get thru this sad time.
Our sincere condolences.
Paulina & Mike