I went in to uni this morning to set up for the exhibition evening tonight, and got the sad news that Wilfred Tolan had passed away. Wilf was a life model at the University for several of the art departments. He was the most reliable and dedicated model we had, and was always a gentleman. I can't imagine how many students have drawn his likeness or just how many times. Sketches of him have lined corridors around campus since before I ever had a class with him. He had a genuine interest and enthusiasm in the work each student did, enjoying whatever we came out with and always had a friendly conversation for you at the end. So it was great getting to know him instead of only ever drawing him.
He'll be sorely missed and lovingly remembered.
J.x
J.x
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