Comments on: Five Great CCAD Talents Head Off to Retirement

By: Gary McAllister

Gary McAllister — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:52:33 +0000

I guess it will always be “Mr. Aschenbrand” to me. I arrived at CCAD in 1968 as an 18 year old Freshman. I think my class with Mr. Aschebrand was Typography. He instilled fear in all our hearts, but excellence was the result. I wasn’t fond of Advertising during my 4 years at CCAD, but that has been a thread throughout my 40 year art career. I’ve always fondly remembered Mr. Aschenbrand and wish him a long and happy retirement….good job!!

By: Jim Markle

Jim Markle — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 02:13:23 +0000

Now I really feel old. I graduated with Steve Botts (1970) and although I didn’t major in illustration, I admired Richard Aschenbrand. Just a word of encouragement, here’s hoping some of your most creative ventures are yet to come. Find new and exciting ways to apply your skills. Best wishes for happy healthy days ahead.

By: Isil Arat

Isil Arat — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:00:21 +0000

Best wishes to all, but especially to you Mr. Aschenbrand! Your type and package design classes were the foundation for understanding good design. Having graduated in 1985, I have carried all of your teachings with me all of these years and every time I sit down to design a logo I think of the valuable and very important use of space that you taught me, thank you so much! After reading all the comments, it’s so wonderful to see just how much you are respected and appreciated, and it’s great to see I wasn’t alone!

By: Chris Hunt Thalgott

Chris Hunt Thalgott — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:38:52 +0000

Hats off to a bunch amazing educators! Ed Lathy and Richard Aschenbrand both taught me to solve visual and verbal communication problems – a skill that has served me well and provided much joy. Thank you for teaching me to think creatively!

By: Nicole Martinez

Nicole Martinez — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:07:47 +0000

Mr. Aschenbrand was definitely a hard teacher, but at the end of the year he turned out to be my absolute favorite because I learned so much and realized what a caring man he was. I haven’t seen him since 2008, but I’m sure he’s just the same as he used to be, and I wish him the absolute best, and I still don’t think he will slow down and enjoy his retirement!!!

By: Randy Wax

Randy Wax — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:57:52 +0000

Best wishes to all, but sincerely, Richard Aschenbrand: You made every student not only a better student, but a better person by teaching us to go further and to see differently… Thank you for your passion for teaching and guiding students for so many years. Now, slow down and enjoy your retirement!

By: Marianne Afendoules Lerro

Marianne Afendoules Lerro — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:22:38 +0000

As an art teacher myself, I frequently think of my CCAD teachers. Their memorable expressions have become part of my repertoire. Presentation really is 50%!

Many thanks for your efforts on behalf of this former student. You changed my life for the better.

By: Chris Snell, Jupiter FL

Chris Snell, Jupiter FL — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:35:20 +0000

All of this remarkable talent has not gone to waste–not by a long shot. They have all inspired young minds to think big and wide and deep. One in particular pushed me many times to go beyond the first solution when I was a student. Richard Aschenbrand taught me to not accept the first concept. And yes, he made me a better designer as well. I look at typography and packaging in a different light even today–many years after my graduation–and my own retirement. Happy trails to all!

By: Linda Hanlon, Seattle

Linda Hanlon, Seattle — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:58:12 +0000

Thank you CCAD and Mr. Aschenbrand and Mr. Lathy. I appreciate all the lessons you have taught over the years, including those I was fortunate to have experienced in the early 1980s.

By: Jill Kemerer Roberts

Jill Kemerer Roberts — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:22:28 +0000

Congratulations to Richard Aschenbrand! You were very influential on my years (1977-1981) of learning at CCAD. I’ve been a professional graphic designer and artist since then. I am now also the Executive Director for Dorland Mountain Arts Colony in Southern California. http://www.dorlandartscolony.org.
You should come here for a retreat!

By: Cathleen Carbery Shaw

Cathleen Carbery Shaw — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:19:31 +0000

Thank you Mr. Aschenbrand for all the type inspirations. Sometimes in life you don’t see how the little things matter to those around you. I’ll always remember your help at the Ohio State Fair too. Cathleen Shaw

By: christine zwicker yoe

christine zwicker yoe — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:43:23 +0000

Retirement?! had to believe that my two most inspirational teachers are leaving a most memorable four years that i ever had anywhere. Mr. Aschenbrand..you hooked me up to Northland Mall designing posters and flyers, i was grateful for your time and patience helping me,you were honest, direct and most of all reminded me that my 100% of effort was not always perfection! I still use those principals today! Mr. Lathy, i still have poetry samples that you critiqued with clarity of thought and “humor”! I took myself so seriously doing those projects! I laugh when i read them now over a glass of good “cab”! I am now nearly sixty years old and have not forgotten any of my experiences at CCAD!

By: Ashley Swanton

Ashley Swanton — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:59:46 +0000

Mr. Aschenbrand has been, and will remain, a man for whom I have a great deal of respect. He has taught us all that it is a gift to have a creative mind. But most of all how to use that gift to the best of our abilities.

It simply comes down to one grateful student saying,

Thank you for teaching.

By: Richard Clark

Richard Clark — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:44:24 +0000

Bittersweet, indeed. A veteran of both Mr. Aschenbrand & Mr. Botts’ classes, I wish them all the best in retirement. Scores if not hundreds of us alumni were elevated by their acumen & tutelage. Thanks again, gentlemen.

By: Deb (Kunkel) Vajda

Deb (Kunkel) Vajda — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:35:10 +0000

Congratualtions to all, but special wishes to Ed Lathy and Richard Aschenbrand; I was a student in your classes sometime during my years at CCAD. As a member of the Class of 73 wishing you both a happy retirement! Just celebrated my 35th at Abbott too.