John Lencicki

John Lencicki taught me to paint. He was a caring, patient, and brilliant teacher. He was excellent company. 

John Alexander Lencicki passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Born in Westfield, Massachusetts, John served in the 97th Infantry Division, which was active in both the European and Pacific Theater. Following his military service, he attended Pratt Institute of New York, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. John worked as a professional artist his entire career. He was nationally known for his oil painting and was featured in American Artist Magazine in 1998. In addition to being a husband, a father, and an artist, he was also a teacher. An instructor at the Art Students League of Denver and the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, his advice to all artists, professional and amateur, was the same: "DRAW, DRAW, DRAW!" John is survived by his wife, Barbara Lencicki of Denver, CO; three sisters, Rose Lisowski, Genofa Wrovlewski, Sister Theresa Lencicki; and his son Alexander Lencicki of Brooklyn, NY. He has two grandchildren, Ruby and Dashiell Lencicki. Both love to draw. 

John's wonderful wife Barbara organized Coloritalia Workshops so we could benefit from his plein air expertise. They were excellent hosts.  

 John ’s friendship extended to his agreeing to come to Louisville Art Association as a Juror for the National Show and for workshops. I treasure that he kept in touch with me after my studies were concluded. In addition to 2 Coloritalia Workshops, I took 3 painting and  2 drawing classes with John. My students benefit from what I learned. "Draw, Draw. Draw!"

 He is in my heart forever.