The Very Special Uncle
by Jan Dappen
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18.000 x 24.000 inches
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Title
The Very Special Uncle
Artist
Jan Dappen
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
This is an 18 x 24 Original Oil Painting on gallery canvas of a Very Special Man that lived life differently from most of us but left an impression on all the lives he touched. The family requested I paint this commission to be presented at his Memorial Service, so I had less than a week to paint him. I usually become attached to most of my paintings. This one was no different but I felt like I could feel his fun loving spirit. As my own daughter has Down's Syndrome, I felt it an honor to be able to do this one last thing for him. From what I understand, he was a loving son, brother, cousin and Uncle. Any profits from this painting will be donated to the Intermediate Care Facility...Parkwood Developmental Center in Valdosta, GA that provides a home and individual specialized training to their special needs residents. Many thanks for visiting my Gallery
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August 14th, 2016
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Jan Dappen
Many thanks to all that commented on this painting. Proceeds from any sales will be donated to Parkwood Developmental Center, an Intermediate Care Facility in Valdosta, GA that provides training and residential living to persons with special needs. My condolences to the family that lost this loved one and commend you for the loving care you provided him.
Reynold Jay
Inspiring write up, Jan. I worked with special ed all my life as a special education teacher. I wrote a book Lean against the Wind that describes the joy they brought to me. I felt the parents were blessed with an eternal innocent spirt. Lovely as can be. FAV!
Jan Dappen replied:
Many thanks Reynold for your kind words and as a mother of a Down's Syndrome daughter, I thank you for your work with special ed and your book. Need to put that on my 'to Read List"...Blessings!!
Martin Howard
This painting is quite an achievement considering the time you had to do it, short notice and it's importance. This is an excellent portrait which you can be proud of Jan!
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