Saying Farewell to Artist Tim Campbell
- October 7, 2025
Tim Campbell’s “Fenway,” has departed the Gallery at Syd’s to return to the artist’s family.
When Monadnock Area Artists Association was revitalizing the Gallery @ Syd’s, I knew I wanted Tim Campbell represented. Tim was one of the region’s most well-known and prolific artists with a huge following locally and online.
Tim graciously rejoined the association and brought us his wonderful piece, “Fenway,” which we exhibited proudly, first in a show and then in the long-term exhibit at the Gallery. I never gave a tour of the Gallery @ Syd’s without pointing it out proudly.
The piece was in classic Tim Campbell style—that Americana technique in vivid colors and specific detail. The John Hancock sign is as bold and large as the signer of the Declaration of Independence would wish. The Fenway fans are represented by simplified colorful dots.
In true Campbell style, the frame is part of the scene with miniature baseball bats and balls. It is a treasure.
A year ago, I tried to get Tim to host a “Saturday at Syd’s reception at the Gallery @ Syd’s, recognizing that he had an enthusiastic following who would love to “meet-the-artist.”
Tim replied:
Hi Ruth,
Thanks for the invite!!!
I’m going to have to pass this time. It’s my busy season. I am literally working 16 hour days until Christmas. I don’t get much sleep until this is all over.
Please keep me in mind for any other events you’ll be having tho.
Hope all is well. Stop over sometime and thanks again!!!
Our association learned of Tim’s tragic death on Sunday, September 20, while many of us were enjoying painting outdoors during Mary Iselin’s Workshop at Alyson’s Orchard. Local artist Wendi Hulslander, who is also well-known for detailed Americana art, shared the news with the group. I was shocked. He was too young. He had more art to make.
Tim Campbell died suddenly on September 19, 2025, and left behind a body of work that makes certain he is long remembered. His pieces are timeless—whether an elongated 3-D Abraham Lincoln or a landscape in flattened, early-American style. There is always something to smile about in a Tim Campbell piece. A surprise, a display of his wit and wonder.
I had a chance to own a Tim Campbell original once—sort of. Tim helped the United Church of Christ at the Head of the Square raise funds to refurbish Keene’s iconic spire on the church. Raffle tickets were sold for $50 or $100 each and I hurriedly bought one, hoping to win. Tim’s rendition of the spire is delightful—the beautifully executed peak standing solo in a blue sky. Off-center in a surprising and refreshing composition, rooted in Keene.
A wonderful way to remember artist Tim Campbell.
