||| FROM AYN GAILEY for ART FOR ORCAS KIDS |||
Stan Moldoff, 1925-2020
Stan Moldoff was born in 1925 in New York City and grew up in the Bronx. He began a career in advertising as an art director, followed by many years as a professional photographer. He continued to paint throughout this time, and eventually he was able to follow his passion for art as a full time artist.
He and his wife JoEllen moved to Orcas from NY in 2001. Stan loved the natural world. He spent time photographing and painting at most of the National Parks. His studio on Orcas was his true home. He painted almost every day, always looking forward to the next day’s work.
- Date: June 9th at 4:30pm
- Venue: Orcas Center
- Dress: Casual
AOK Mission Statement: Art for Orcas Kids’ shared vision is that a rich and exciting learning experience in visual arts will empower students with lifelong creativity and curiosity. Therefore, it is the mission of A*OK to offer visual art lessons to all students of the Orcas Island School District.
The lessons taught by our teaching artists aim to:
- Inspire creative thinking and problem solving
- Teach the discipline of art and craftsmanship
- Provide a safe space for student expression
- Provide K-8 visual arts curriculum and engage various learning styles
- Integrate key Washington State K–12 Arts Learning Standards
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Good morning, my name is Douglas L Moldoff DVM, and I am Stan Moldoff’s son. I spent most of my life living in northern NJ, where I was born and raised. I’ve just recently retired to North Carolina after a 49 year career as a veterinarian. My father was probably one of the most talented and truly extraordinary individuals that I have ever encountered and I’m honored to be his son. His interest and talent in the world of art and love of the natural world was imbedded into my DNA at a very early age. I learned so much from this incredible man not only about art and nature, but also in the art of caring about others, devotion to the study of science and the natural world, and emulating his formidable character and lust for life. It gives me great pleasure that JoEllen, his devoted and loving wife of over 42 years, and my caring and equally talented step-mother have made this event possible. This will allow Stan’s work be displayed and enjoyed by his fellow Orcas Island residents and maybe even spread beyond. I personally feel that as someone who also has an art background, and has seen an enormous array of the great art that exists in the museums and galleries of the major cities, that Stan’s work would be in good company with them. I am again, very delighted that this special event is now unfolding and want to thank all those who participated in its inception.
Sincerely,
D.L. Moldoff