Glynn Crain :: Paul Lehr - Lords of the Starship

Paul Lehr - Lords of the Starship (Unfinished Painting)

Artist: Paul Lehr (All)

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Title:	Paul Lehr - Lords of the Starship (Unfinished Painting)
Artist:	Paul Lehr (All)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	503
Likes on CAF:	7 8
Comments:	7
Added to Site:	7/12/2021
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At this point, I had greenlit the final prelim and discussed with Paul what size the painting was going to be. I thought that the next time I heard from him would be to finish payment and arrange shipping. But that was not to happen. A mere couple of weeks later I received an unexpected call from Paul's wife, informing me that he had just been diagnosed with late stage cancer, but that he wanted to start the painting anyway. I was, of course, shocked and saddened by the news and surprised that he wanted to begin work on the painting, though at a slightly smaller size. I agreed and waited to hear back from Paul. Instead, a couple of weeks after that I heard from his wife that the painting was unfinished, and that Paul had done all that he could. On July 28, 1998 Paul Lehr passed away.

I was in my mid 40's when this happened and I remember how deeply this impressed on me that tomorrow is never guaranteed for anyone. When Paul and I began this commission, we had no idea that time was against us. Cherish every day that you have, because you never know what lies ahead.

A few months later I was given the opportunity to purchase the unfinished painting from Paul's widow and I did so. Now, for the first time seen publicly, Paul Lehr's final painting, "Lords of the Starship." (Acrylics over oils on masonite, 24" x 24")

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Nate Schultze
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 7/12/2021

Woah. It is incredible that he still had the strength to keep creating until the very end. It's rich and beautiful. I would love to see his work in person one day.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 7/12/2021

The journey of the process and the final descisions made here have been very rewarding to follow. The brightness of colors chosen give this a more hopeful optimism feel.

Rub�n DaCollector's Paperback Art
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 7/12/2021

How very apropos, that his final painting is of a rocket ship pointed towards the heavens. Like a phoenix rising from the flame, this can be seen as Lehr's soul, getting ready to ascend to the stars, one final time. Thanks for sharing the process and especially the story, Glynn!

Glynn Crain
Member Since 2011

Posted on 7/12/2021

Rub�n DaCollector's Paperback Art wrote:

You are most welcome!

Victor Dricks
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 7/12/2021

Love it!

Bruce W
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 7/14/2021

Nothing less than AMAZING!

Rick Ayers
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 9/6/2021

Exceptional! Always loved Paul's work. Next to Frazetta Lehr influenced my early love of fantasy art the most.

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