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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)
Janiss
Yes Tara... a painting! Very sweet colors and mood for this superb shot!
Windworker
Could have fooled me! Wonderful tribute!
amlondono
Tara , it is beautiful , The shot and the painting , I find waterlilies calmful . This one is very special , thanks for sharing , Ana
bpclarke
Lovely! Almost a Monet! Gorgeous shot. Bunny
cmolsen2002
A gorgeous photograph of a lovely painting. I enjoy your work so much, that I thank Jay too! "Here's looking at you (and your stuff), Jay"!
sharky_
Such an interesting story to go with this fabulous painting. At first thought, it was a photo shot.... With your explaination.......its an incredible painting. Excellent job. Aloha
beachzz
Not only is this a great shot, it's a very moving tribute and dedi to someone who so profoundly affected your life.
frankie96
One of life's surprises..he was good as shown here..and the image as well..
tizjezzme
Ohhhh I LOVE your story!!! How cool !!! Great dedi; I hope Jay finds this :)
trishabadblood
oh how lovely...the colors and light..fantastic shot...
lilbiscuit
Very nice art work!!!!!
artaddict2
I also thought it a photo of lillies on a pond, and then looking at the title I thought you were refering to Monet. It certainly is a fantastic work of art. I enjoyed reading and nice dedi to Jay Khan. Beautiful work!
carrotsoup
What a great tribute. You can have that picture forever now. Congrats
jocko500
did real good on the painting. cool looking work and I happy you find your history too
MrsLubner
You have done a wonderful job with this. Very nice work.
vaggabondd
I remember it well. this is a very nice photo of a very nice painting :)
abstractix
Nice shot of a beautiful painting, Tara.
newleaf
Lovely capture and a wonderful story.
helanker
What a fascinating story and such a beautiful painting. Now why are you never showing your own paintings???. I am very curious to see some of them. PLZZZZZ!!
aljaysart
Beautiful scene excellent.
durleybeachbum
Yes! let's see one of YOUR paintings, Tara!
fredster66
I would not have guessed ita a photo of a painting... you really captured this well... :-)
mickuk50
i would`nt have known either ,he is a very talented man and you being a very talented lady captured this perfectly :o)..nice dedi aswell mick
Liam.
A, precious moments. Fantastic colors, too.
awjay
super dedication
Cosme..D..Churruca
Fine and beautiful. Like a lot!
NekhbetSun
YAY Jay and Tara !!! talk about serendipity ! ....awesome image and dedi ~ ~ Hugs ~
JeffG7BRJ
So, we all have this man to thank, for without him it might not have come to pass that you gained confidence and direction. You may never have taken up photography and joined the family of Renderosity. So where ever you are Jay 'Thank You' for without you or lives might not have been so full. Wonderful photo and story Tara, made very interesting reading. Bravo!!!!!!
Fred255
Well painting or photo, it's very good.!!!
ontar1
Excellent story and capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!