Yesterday evening, shortly after I came home from work, I came to learn that a student and friend of mine, Angel “Inqy” Yates, had passed away. I found out about this incredibly sad news the same way I had learned about the deaths of Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, and Billy Mays.
Via Twitter.
At first I couldn’t believe it. But the grim reality became evident after I checked her DeviantArt page.
The news of Inqy’s death hit me incredibly hard.
Only a few short weeks ago, she had graduated from the Art Institute of Tampa. I was there the day she walked across the stage to receive her diploma. It was an exuberant moment. Regretfully, I never got a chance to congratulate her in person.
Inqy was not only an amazing student – (she excelled in every single course I taught) – she was also an supremely talented and prolific artist. Her talent was matched only by her super-human work ethic. She took 5 classes, balanced a full-time job and family, and set the bar in every course she took. She was an active participant in class, offering feedback and she would often go out of her way to help other students who needed it.
She had SO much going for her…
The world has been robbed of an amazingly talented artist. And a truly wonderful human being. My mind is still reeling from the news.
Rest in peace, Inqy. You were an amazing person, and you will be missed.
-Krishna
I am sorry for your loss, believe me I know how you feel. This has been a heck of a hard 18 months for me with the loss of several friends and relatives and others being diagnosed with life threatening illness’s. I know eventually things will turn around for both of us.
Krish, May her soul rest in peace.
That is so sad. My condolences. A tribute is in order here.
Well said Krishna. I only met Inqy last year via twitter. She was funny and kind and an incredibly talented artist…I wish I’d gotten to know her more. The world is poorer for her absence.
I didn’t know of her until I saw your twitter, but I am deeply moved by how much her death has affected you. *sympathy*
I was very sorry to see this post. Thank you for sharing it.
Very sorry to hear this news, Krishna.
I’m sorry to hear about your friend.
I feel just as shocked man…I was getting better with my art because of her. she always helped me
ill do my best not to let her down while im still at the school. <3s
Draw a picture of her drawing one of her pieces. Give her a form of immortality, and put your grief into the drawing.
damn….it……you…sky…bully
thats…. .trerrible.. I know this is late, but I had stummbled across her work a year or too ago, and she was honestly one of my favorite artists.
my heart goes out to you and to her spirit