Earl Swanigan

Mr. Swanigan's Cat Art, featured by Sheila Bridges in Elle Decor magazine August 2020 edition, inspired me to create a series: Paris Flea Market Catwalk based on his black cat very stylized in a1970's dress on a red background. I called her Fifi [my black cat] "After EARL" Merci Earl --Jenny Ahlby Fb Flea Marketplace

Earl always made me laugh. He had a sweetness and generosity and warmth you don't see often in the world. I am so sad that to hear of his death. I cried when I heard the news. I used to bring him paint, syrup buckets-things to paint on and he was always kind and a good listener. His take on life was funny and he worked hard making and selling his art. Its heartbreaking news. My condolences to his family.

Earl told me that they asked him to speak in church one time.

God bless Earl.

Rest in heven cuz you will truly be missed down here on earth my condolences to your family

Gone to soon

Thank you Earl for sharing your gift with us! Safe Travels!

Sending prayers and my condolences to Earl's family at this time. My husband an I have been devotees and supporters of Earl's work for many years. We have many of his works of art. A few of how he saw me.
Earl was truly an artist that connected with many on one's soul level. He was loved and will be missed.

We all loved Earl.

You made this world a better place...thank you ....rest in peace.

I have a wall in my house that we call The Wall of Earl. It is comprised of Earl Swanigan paintings of black cats, some done on wallboard, two done on the backs of folding chairs. I love his work and enjoyed his cheerful personality. He will live on through his art and will never be forgotten in Hudson, NY. Sincerest sympathy to his family and friends.

Antigo of Hudson, NY, mourns the loss and celebrates the life of Earl Swanigan, Hudson's own native son and noted street and outsider artist. Earl's art was as unique and powerful as his personality. He lives on through his art and its anthropomorphic depiction, with wry humor and rare charm, of the human condition in all its variety and vagary. We send are heartfelt condolences to family, friends, and all who loved and cherished him.

Earl is a shining light to all he touched with his bright spirit. Hudson, New York will be forever be indebted to Earl and his gift of positivity he brought and continues to bring us through his art. I am blessed to have known him. He was a humble human being an inspiration to us all. My greatest sympathies to his family and especially his children. With much love and great sadness. The heavens have a new angel to inspire them to be creative.

Godspeed my friend. Paint the heavens. To Earls family, his art made so many people all around the world very happy. I will miss him.

an excellent painter. so sorry.