2025-10-25

International Artist Day 2025

Eldon Dewitt Casey    
Back in the day when I thought I might live forever my personal last word in artists and the artistic was Eldon Dewitt Casey. Yes, my friend could wield a pen or pencil with authority and use any medium on the planet in pursuit of his creations and the day he left my presence for things beyond this Earth found me wanting more — but never to regain it .

Though he called himself a "sign writer" he was an illustrator and craftsman who forged new creations from his mind to the wood, paper, metal, and paints he would apply so diligently and with the utmost care.

Pen and ink, watercolors, oils, wood carving, intricate constructions, sculpting tree trunks, whatever he had going on you could tell it would be special.

Today International Artist Day.

The day celebrates those essential contributions of artists to society and culture. Contributions like those of the late Eldon Dewitt Casey.

Celebrated on October 25th, this day was created by Canadian artist Chris MacClure in 2004.

The day promotes art and artists and also encourages communities to support creative individuals and appreciate how artists shape experiences, challenge norms, and foster connection and emotional well-being through diverse artistic mediums.

Though he has been gone these many years, I still have examples of the fine art he created over the 30 some odd years we were best friends. I was lucky to have known such a talented individual and fine fellow as Eldon Dewitt Casey.

Rest in peace.