Sending my condolences to the Sell family during this difficult time. I was fortunate enough to have met Cris over this past year when he was a board member of the Marion Arts Council. With a kind soul and great artistic taste, he assisted with the Lowe Art Gallery and did such a wonderful job. He will be greatly missed in the Marion community!
Kelly Willadsen
March 14, 2026
Cris was a great artist and had a reputation envied throughout the artist community. But more than that, he was my friend. Our sense of humor clicked and we laughed at each other's twisted jokes and one-liners. We fed off each other and were two old guys laughing while some people just shook their heads. We drank coffee together several time a week along with my wife Deb. Then Fridays there might be some beer or whiskey. And Saturday afternoon might be wine. We weren't drunks, just geezers doing what friends do. I bought a piece of Cris' art without asking my wife because it moved me. And I knew my wife would agree. (and she did). Our last Christmas party, I was so lucky to get a small painting done by Cris in the gift exchange.These two pieces will add to my memories of Cris. Our gallery and our lives will not be the same with him gone.
Mark Weiser
March 14, 2026
So saddened by Cris's passing. I had looked forward to spending more time with him, laughing and learning. He inspired me to be a better artist. He will truly be missed.
Chris Robbins
March 13, 2026
Our hearts are broken. The Gallery will never be the same without him. He was an inspiration, supporter and the heart of our gallery. Being with us for ten years he was a true artist but most importantly his was my friend.
Deb weiser
March 13, 2026