Chris M. Sorensen Studio

Dear Chris,

My wife Janet Dowis and I are old friends and neighbors of Don Kanawyer, and I know you knew him. As you know he was a metal sculptor also. For years a group of friends have gathered annually at a campout in the National Forest near Wishon Reservoir, and Don and his wife Marilyn were included in this "tribal gathering" for many years. Don was instrumental in making a memorial to Chuck Moulton, local Fresno poet, who died a few years ago. The group imbedded Don's metal memorial to Chuck near the camp area and in subsequent years another metal memorial has been fabricated and installed next to Chuck's memorial, a sculpture to which new epitaphs can be added to remember tribal elders who have died. For several years Janet and I have been trying to create a metal memorial to Don to hang upon the sculpture, but have been unsuccessful. I was wondering if we could commission you to create something, and if so, if you would call us at 298-8205. I have photographs of the sculpture on which his memorial would hang, so you can get an idea of what we want.

Thanks,

David Dowis

It was soooo fun to sit down at the computer with you this afternoon before your show. Thanks Chris, you're too sweet and fun to visit.

Happy Birthday Chris, Sending you a Big HUG over the waves. You mean so much to me. Thank you, for being you. Love, Rosemary

miss u chris!! xxoo will be seeing ya real soon! u prob wont see this but.... i love u!!

Thank you for letting me be a part of your colorless 2010 show this month.

It was nice meeting you Chris this past Thursday at All Things Fresno Gallery. I had a very good time, and I am exited to be able to show my work here at this beautiful Gallery.

Chris Sorensen, you can always lean on me. I love you!

Thank you sooo much!! :o)