appreciation and another loss

Eldon Carl Schulz (6-20-1948—4-01-2024) is the husband of an artist friend, Jeane Kat McGrail. Jeane and I had concurrent solo exhibitions sponsored by E* (E-artgroup) at the Old CourtHouse Gallery in Woodstock, IL in 2018 — “Streaming Reflections”. When I learned of Eldon’s passing I was saddened but upon reflection, I realized why this loss was so personal to me. Yes, he was a kind, good man, an award-winning photographer, and husband of a friend. But, in addition he had used his creative energy to help me document not just this shared exhibition, but he was also my official photographer for my solo exhibition curated by Caren Helene Rudman at the Art Center Highland Park (TACHP). We never appreciate people and their talents enough! I feel so thankful for Eldon’s willingness to use his talents to help me document my work.

Eldon and Jeane in front of Jeane’s artwork
Eldon photographing myself, my dancer Ellyanna Hope Anderson and her Mom

Eldon’s photos:

Eldon’s photo of the two exhibiting artists: myself and Jeane
one of my favorites
in the vault

I thought you might enjoy some of Eldon’s images from my exhibition at TACHP:

So, now I have lost two important artisans:
My brother, who assisted me with my studios and exhibitions (carpentry, electric, moving, hanging…). Thank you, PAL.
And, a renowned photographer.
Thank you, Eldon, for the memories.


Eldon-Schulz-Photography © 2018 Eldon-Schulz-Photography © 2019