Farewell Glen
I am completely devastated at the news of the death of my friend and fellow artist Glen Angus. Glen was so young and leaves behind a wife and two children, 5 and 2 years old. My heart goes out to them. I have been in shock and disbelief after learning of this news days ago but have only just been able to talk about it.
Anyone who met Glen couldn’t help but immediately love the guy. He was an amazing artist, a devoted father and husband and was always joking, smiling and making everyone around him happy. To say his energy and humor was infectious is an understatement. I smile and laugh just thinking about Glen and the good times we had. Whether it was rubberband fights at GenCon or clowning around during a Magic Pro Tour, Glen was a blast to be around.
I’m proud to say that Glen’s artwork graces my walls and I have been a fan of his work from the moment I saw it. The fantasy art community has suffered a terrible lose, that’s for sure. To see more of Glen’s fantastic work, please head over to http://www.gangus.net.
There is a thread over at Conceptart.org for those who would like to say their goodbyes to Glen or learn how to help his wife and children.
Glen’s son, Ted, is autistic and Glen was trying all he could to urge local lawmakers in Wisconsin to pass legislation that would speed up the process of getting financial assistance to families of autistic children who are in need of therapy. Back in February 2007, Glen opened his heart to the CG community and let everyone know that his son was autistic. I imagine it must have been a tough thing for Glen to do. But it illustrates just how dedicated he was to getting help not just for his son, but for other families in his situation. You can learn more about Glen’s plight here.
I will continue to proudly display Glen’s artwork on my walls and share stories of the great guy he was to all who will listen. I am proud to have known Glen. Again, my heart goes out to his wife and children. Rest In Peace, Glen. You will be sorely missed.
April 18th, 2008 at 6:43 am
I’m so glad I scrolled down to the bottom of your site.. Glen now has at least one more person to remember his art now. Thank you so much. It’s odd how the internet can keep a living memory of someone long after they’re gone. It’s almost like he’s still running that site, and making that art, which by the way opened my lid to a wide and deep breadth of painting, art and imagination skills. Glen sure had a superb eye for intense detail. All of his comic work, kids work, harry potter stuff, all of it was unique. You’re right.. the art world has felt a loss. I’m sure Glen would have wanted his friends to fill the world with art just like he did. Looks like you’re doing an incredible job of that yourself. Keep up the amazing work, and long live artists who experience the last great masterpiece of life.