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Happy Birthday, Harry

Today is my father Harry Bennett’s birthday. He is 90 years old. Born in Lewisboro, NY, to Anna Karlsson Bennett, a swedish immigrant who had recently been widowed, he was raised in Ridgefield, Ct and went on to serve in the south Pacific during World War ll. He studied art in chicago and worked as a painter and illustrator back in Connecticut where he raised 5 children as a freelancer. I lived and breathed his studio and wanted to be him. He is a wonderful, patient, loving man with a brilliant sense of both design and direct power with the plastic medium.

Depot Ghost

Depot Ghost, oil on canvas, 17′ x 23″

Harry Bennett at Riversea Gallery
Happy birthday, Harry!

Tom Bennett

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9 Responses to “Happy Birthday, Harry”

  1. jdhastings Says:
    May 15, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    This makes me want to paint, and I can’t think of a better compliment.

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  2. tonitiller Says:
    May 15, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    Happy Birthday Harry!

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  3. bennett77 Says:
    May 15, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    Harry thanks you, and I thank you. And I thank him.

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  4. ssstephg Says:
    May 15, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    That’s one gorgeous surface. It always makes me really happy to hear you talk about your dad, Tom.

    Happy Birthday, Harry!

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  5. jasongrayfineartist Says:
    May 16, 2009 at 7:00 am

    Happy (belated) Birthday, Harry! I hope your 90th was great!

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  6. markie b Says:
    May 16, 2009 at 8:50 am

    well, late as usual, but happy birthday Harry. and thanks for spawning that Tommy kid–he’s A-OK! chip off the old block.

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  7. Philip Says:
    May 27, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    Hi Tom — The pieces of your father’s work that I’ve seen are amazing. I own a large and exotic illustration he created for a paperback cover and it hangs prominently in my dining room. I also keep the book on display next to it for everyone to see. 90 is an incredible milestone. Please deliver a belated birthday greeting to him from another admirer of his work whose life has been touched by his artistry. And thank you for the opportunity to send this message to him.

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  8. Paul Hannan Says:
    October 31, 2009 at 8:36 am

    Harry,
    Congratulations on your 90th! I still enjoy your Illistration of “Jezebel” on my wall, such a wonderful creation of yours.
    Regards,
    Paul
    (John Hannan’s Son from Danbury)

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