It's a Painting by auntietk
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Well, here's a little something different from me! This is a photograph of a painting. There's a history here, so bear with me:
Many years ago, in the late 1980s, I took an art class from a man named Jay Kahn. (You can check out my bio if you're interested in that part of the story.) He was primarily a painter, although he did other things as well. I've tried looking him up on the internet, but have had no luck.
Anyway, Jay had done several pieces that hung in the Seattle Aquarium, as well as at least one large painting for Providence Hospital. This is the painting he did for Providence. I saw it 20 years ago, hanging in the main lobby at the hospital. It's very large - probably four feet tall and seven or eight feet wide. I haven't seen Jay for years, and had forgotten about the painting.
Last month when I met Vaggabondd and Lizzibell at the hospital, Randy and I were walking around talking. We turned a corner, and WHAM! There was this painting that I hadn't seen for 20 years. We looked for a signature, to no avail. That's okay - I'm not guessing. I know exactly who painted it!
So while to you, this might just be a photograph of a very cool painting by somebody you don't know, for me it's a link to a pice of my history. Jay is the one who got me past my initial fears about making art and got me to start doing things other than fiber arts and music.
So this is for Jay Kahn, wherever you are! I haven't forgotten you, or the lessons you taught me, and I'm still making lots of art. You've influenced my life in a profound way. Thank you!
Comments (51)
A very nice "zen" painting Tara !
Wow it looks like a photograph of a photograph! Cool. Todd
Superb shot, fantastic colors and light. Looks very beautiful!
Excellent!!!!
It's a gorgeous painting, so tranquil. And you've done a fantastic job of photographing it. I know how hard it can be to get a good photo of a hanging painting.
yes, excellent shot!
WOW Tara awesome work and words this is just so cool warm hug, Linda
WHOW!!! This really looks like a photo of a lake!!! Magnificent image!!! Fantastic dedication too!!!
I´m agree with u James.. fantastic history,very touching!
Some moments and some people you meet in life - means a new way - a great tribute :-)
A perfect capture of a perfect photo, Tara! I'm sure Mr Kahn would be proud as punch seeing this reprise of his masterpiece. Great textures in the pond.
It is an interesting story and you captured this fine piece of art so well. Love the nearly shimmery color of the water. Almost photograph, yet it is a beautiful painting.
Beautiful...
Excellent photo!
Nice shot of a beautiful painting!
A touching dedication for a wonderful shot of a nice painting. Well done.
Excellent.
Beautiful Impressionist style ;O) Love it !
A painting indeed! I love both reflection photos and impressionist paintings (of which this reminds me) so this one is very special. Beautiful capture!
fantastic shot, bravissima
Yes, the French painter Monet did something like this.. beautiful !