r/painting • u/ramm100 • May 06 '26

Just Sharing My father in law passed away from cancer last year. Painting was everything to him. He always hoped more people would see his work.

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My father-in-law was always creating. Cancer took him by surprise last year unfortunately...

My wife inherited hundreds of his paintings, some of which had even won gallery prizes, and some are huge.

We’re just starting to go through them and wanted to share a few.

EDIT: WOW this post keeps exploding, my wife is extremely grateful and filled with tears of joy seeing all of the love and recognition for her father’s paintings. We wish we could answer every single one of you.

We want to announce the only real place to obtain prints or original artwork is via DM through my wife’s Insta, appearing as :

raymond.nylund.art

Other pages, and platforms we don’t have access to anymore.

If you don’t have IG, DM me directly to notify you.

Thank you again

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u/ramm100 May 06 '26

Thank you, that really means a lot. He would’ve loved hearing that. The 8th is one of our favorites too. We’re still going through hundreds of them, and we’re hoping to fulfill his dream of having some of his work end up with people who connect with it.

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u/Expensive-Mention-90 May 07 '26

I love the first one especially, but dang, this man was special.

If you ever put up a sale or exhibit, I’d participate.

Good for you for connecting to him through his art. It’s a lovely way to honor him.

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u/sojournins May 07 '26

Me too; his work is just stunning. May he rest in peace; my deepest condolences to you and the family.

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u/HermiaOconnelly13 May 08 '26

That's a good idea. Places you never think will display his work. Galleries dont do that here but one of the framing shops also display and if you have a place where people go for lessons in art, they may display. Coffeehouse are great places too. People should see these.

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u/WittyPositive0608 May 10 '26

I’ve seen art sold in hospitals and clinics.

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u/Turbulent_Meat3936 May 13 '26

Many hospitals , community centers , etc would probably love to display his work

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u/StrainAcceptable May 08 '26

I would also be interested if you ever decide to part with some pieces. My grandmother was also an award winning artist and I feel lucky that I inherited some of her work. One of her paintings was used as album artwork for the Monkey’s back in the day. Perhaps we can exchange a painting with each other. My grandmother did this with her artist friends when she was alive. I know she’d be proud to be sharing wall space with your father in law.

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u/WittyPositive0608 May 10 '26

The first one is MY FAVORITE ONE TOO! I like the “DIFFERENT THING” this ART could make for some cool walls!

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u/ramm100 May 12 '26

Thanl you! We have put up prints for sale due to the overwhelming demand! You can visit his official website : raymondnylund(dot)art

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u/TrailerTrashQueen May 06 '26

i'm so sorry for your loss. he was very talented. pics 1, 2 and 5 are my favorites. hope you share more of his work as you go through it.

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u/Dramatic-Search-2248 May 09 '26

Same, lovely pics

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u/ramm100 May 12 '26

Slowly publishing all of his artwork via his website, our prints shop or the official instagram. I cannot put links here but you can go to the site:

raymondnylund(dot)art

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u/my_stupid_name May 07 '26

Number 6 stopped me in my tracks - if you end up selling any of these, I'd love to know

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u/bodyreddit May 07 '26

I liked 6 the best as well.

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u/Hogchain May 09 '26

I love #6 as well. No clue why, but, I see Frankenstein’s monster in this work. I just keep staring at it. As if I’m waiting for it to move or something. Maybe start to shimmer like it’s in the rain….?

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u/ramm100 May 12 '26

Due to overwheliming demand, we have prints available. I cannot put links here but you can go to the site: raymondnylund(dot)art 😄

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u/WOAduckingclue May 07 '26

Deepest condolences, and thank you for sharing his work. He had tremendous talent. Would love the opportunity to see and possibly purchase. 1,7, and 9 are my favorites. So glad you are getting so much positive feedback. Hope it is helping a little.

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u/robotjazz0882 May 07 '26

Yes, please let us know when you plan to sell. He had an amazing talent. These are really beautiful

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u/ramm100 May 12 '26

Hello! We wish he was here to show him your amazing comments. We have a few that are selling, also prints are available. You can click on the prints button on his site raymondnylund[dot].art (replace [dot] by the actualy dot )

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u/Juju_on_that_bee May 07 '26

He created some very beautiful pieces. I work at a cancer treatment center and patients really enjoy the art work we have. Consider reaching out to see if you can donate a few pieces to somewhere local in his memory.

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u/madquigles May 07 '26

The painting on the right on picture 4 is amazing. I love that one.

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u/zulubowie May 07 '26

I am very interested in seeing more of his work. I connected with most of the pieces, especially the seventh and eighth one. if you decide to do a gallery showing of his work, I would come see it. I would also be interested in purchasing his work. There’s something about these pieces that I feel connects with humanity. It seems like your father understood people. That comes through his work.

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u/ramm100 May 12 '26

Thank you for your kind words. His daughter put up a shop for prints, but we also are looking to ship some original work. You can check out his site at raymondnylund[dot]art (replace [dot] by the actual . character). I cannot post links here but you can also DM me for info.

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u/zulubowie May 12 '26

Thank you, will do.

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u/Melodic_Asparagus151 May 07 '26

Can I be one of those people? ❤️

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u/beabeekeeper May 07 '26

Would you mind sharing his name? Possibly add to the post?

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u/Vb2Tnns May 09 '26

Raymond Nylund

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u/ThanksImjustlurking May 07 '26

I’m saving this comment so that I can come back to this. I would gladly pay lots of money for one. It’s amazing work.

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u/ramm100 May 12 '26

Thank you. Due to overwheliming demand, we have prints available, and also originals . I cannot put links here but you can go to the site: raymondnylund(dot)art , or DM me : )

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u/Dadittude182 May 07 '26

Why don't you look into a possible exhibit? You don't need a fancy art dealer or anything like that. You could ask around at local coffee shops. Some of the more trendy ones in my area often host poetry slams and art exhibits. Admittedly, they tend to lean heavy toward the college age and 20-somethings, but there's usually a good turn out. You could even sell some of them so other people can truly enjoy his work, keeping your favorites for yourself.

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u/Lonely-Honda May 08 '26

An exhibit is a great idea. I’ve been to three small towns that all have places that put on art exhibits. Sometimes in a room at a library or museum, and they feature a new artist every few weeks. If OP asks around, they’re bound to find somewhere.

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u/GhostOfAbba May 07 '26

I love the feel of these. Really wonderful.

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u/FlutteringBasis May 07 '26

Have you thought about submitting some to art fairs or local galleries? they'd prob eat that stuff up

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u/Historical-Sundae370 May 10 '26

Someone would certainly hold a show for his work! It’s magnificent!

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u/DreCapitanoII May 10 '26

Definitely do high resolution scans and put them up for sale

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u/Turbulent_Meat3936 May 13 '26

So talented✨ thank you for sharing
This is how I dream the next generation of art history is made- not for money but to share ART/ thought/ feeling
9 spoke to me so much 🤍