Hi, My wife and I knew Gary from working on his old 72 Ford pickup. We traded work on his truck for prints and paintings. I am looking to sell, don’t have the room now, the plane Set all #5/300 for sale. I also have the full set of Prince William sound but have it loaned to my son. I think it is set 5/300 all same number. I also have an early oil painting of Gary’s that he had framed for me and just the painting not counting the frame is 29″ tall, 39″ wide. It’s a sunset picture from a beach looking up the cliffs and out to sea, in orange hues. Make an offer. My favorite was the Destiny boat going to be grounded. I have print 180/300 and wanted to by the original when he had it at a showing at the house on 4th and L. But I didn’t have an extra $2500.00 at the time. Wonder where the original is now? We were always invited to his showings. I always enjoyed Gary’s company and wine tastings. He was an interesting and fun guy. So sad to hear of his passing.

I knew your brother back in the early 80′s. I actually dated him for a while. What a wonderful man he was. For my birthday he gave me a beautiful print unnamed but he signed it happy Birthday Candy. Another friend of mine bought from Gary a print called Wonder Lake at Mt McKinley, especially for Candy. My Mother has more. I’m sorry to hear he is not with us any more. My best wishes to you and your family. I will never forget him.

Thanks for your comment Craig. That sounds like Gary alright.

It was summer of 1985 I was spending 3 weeks at the Air Force Base for the IL Air Guard. I was 18 and walked down town to see what there was to see. I spent many hours looking at the Art gallery enjoying the art , Gary said hello we talked I told him I was visiting from IL and in the Air Force he was touched and gave me a print and signed it for me, Espesially to Craig and the IL Air National Guard. It is the Evening’s Solace Mt. McKinley print. I Love that print and am greatful for him giving it to me. That was one of my highlights of my trip to Alaska. I am thinking to come back to Alaska on a trip with my wife, will be her first time to Alaska my second thats how I found this blog , looking to find how Gary is doing would have looked him up to say Hi. Warm Thoughts and Best Wishes sorry for your loss . When ever I think of Alsaka I think of Gary and how nice he was to me and his kindness I did visit Mt. McKinley while in Alaska and now in IL I can look at my Print from Gary and its like a little escape back to Alaska in my mind..

Hi, my name is Walt, I’m just now getting a chance to reply to your comment through “the ladylark “blog, I’m the one who had a mother that knew Gary, she bought the eagle head and when she passed she left it to me, I’m not much of an art collector but she did leave me a few nice peices and this one is awsome, my wife loves it as much as I do, it’s hands down both our favorite. I’m in upstate NY and not many people seem to know of Gary Kremen’s work I would like a ball park of it’s value ‘ I don’t beleive it ever went to print like alot of his work did . I will send a few pics if you can e-mail me directly, at”” walterstpierre@yahoo.com ,I can’t seem to send pics through this system and transposeing your e-mail does not work, I admit I’m not to swift on the computer and I do not have twitter, facebook or any of the other communicating systems the world has seemed to come to depend on,,,,, thanks for any input you may have,, Walt

Sandee, thanks for your comments! I hope to “friend” you as well. I’m so glad you found this space and commented. We sure loved Gary. -Amy

I am Sandee Fischiln, Gary Kremen’s sister, and I would be glad to answer any of your questions that you may have about my late brother. He was very talented and hard to believe that he has been gone over 12 yrs. now. His artwork lives on. I also have some of his prints of some of his originals that he did if anyone is interested. You may contact me at: schneby1@comcast.net. Thanks so much for appreciating his talents.

Bobbie……….I am Gary’s sister, Sandee Fischlin. If you have any questions pls feel free to contact me. I also have additional artwork of his for sale in prints. It was nice to read all of these blogs today since yesterday was his birthday. Hard to believe that he passed away over 12 yrs. ago. Thank you for appreciating his talents. I miss him dearly. schneby1@comcast.net

Kevin, I am Gary’s sister and we do have prints of my late brother’s artwork. I will see if we have one of Destiny. I am glad to hear that you appreciated his artwork. He would be pleased to know that. You may reach me at: schneby1@comcast.net or I am on FB under Sandee Fischlin.

My best,

SF

Hi Bobbie, I am Gary’s sister, Sandee. I would be glad to answer any of your questions that you may have. I am on Facebook and have some of his photos posted.
My best, Sandee Fischlin