unstboat

I have more posts to come from Iceland, but today I wanted to briefly mention one of those interesting cross-connections which are one of the many reasons I enjoy writing this blog. During a trip to Shetland in September, 2012, I took this photograph of a boat moored near Norwick beach in Unst. I later included the photo in this blog post, where it was seen by Oxfordshire artist, Jim Kelso. Jim then contacted me to ask if he might produce a painting based on my photograph; I happily agreed, and his painting, Tenebrae, is below.

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Tenebrae recently sold, and by way of thanks, Jim has now made a donation in my name to Chest Heart, and Stroke, Scotland. You may remember that it was this charity that funded the home-support of a dedicated stroke nurse for me after I left hospital. The work they do in the community is really important, but often overlooked, and I am always happy to support them in whatever way I can.

Congratulations on your painting, Jim!


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38 responses to “Tenebrae”

  1. Laura Walters Avatar
    Laura Walters

    Can you speak to the title, Tenebrae? I know it only as the service of shadows during holy week.

  2. Melanie Avatar

    These are such beautiful pictures. Love the boat.

  3. Really great all around. :)

  4. How incredibly awesome!!

  5. oh it’s so beautiful, the photography and the feeling in the painting

  6. What a wonderful flow of good will and inspiration!

  7. Truly lovely. Thank you.

  8. Very cool.

  9. Your photo and the painting are both wonderful, Kate. If that painting was made into a print I would be the first one in line to buy one. :-)

  10. Jim is one of my favourite artists, I have several of his pictures and am thrilled to see this one here! Both pictures are lovely

  11. Pat Brunner Avatar
    Pat Brunner

    That is just thrilling! The painting alone is very moving and the story behind it is even more so.

  12. Gerri Barosso Avatar
    Gerri Barosso

    Wonderful painting, wonderful action by the artist.

  13. a beautiful story! art inspires art, then supports heart! ;)

  14. how awesome !

  15. slippedstitches Avatar
    slippedstitches

    Thank you for sharing this. It’s wonderful to know that goodness can still be found in people. It is a story that inspires hope.

  16. That is so wonderful!

  17. how beautiful the painting is, in every way. <3

  18. that is simply all ’round perfect!

  19. Gail roche Avatar
    Gail roche

    Yeah!

  20. Just repeating what the other comments mention, beautiful picture, painting and story. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

  21. A rock as a boat anchor. Love it.

  22. A great story and so nice to see kindness passed on!

  23. The photo and painting are exquisite, life comes full circle

  24. I am so amazed at the photo, the painting, everything.. but mostly, your courageous journey in recent blogging years. xx

  25. Michaela Avatar

    I love the photograph and the painting and the story behind both of them. Great works!

  26. A lovely story – God bless you for sharing it – and bless Jim for his generous gesture

  27. Simply wonderful…thank you for sharing

  28. MaryAnne Avatar

    And this is the way things should all go round. Loved beginning my day with this story. Thank you.

  29. Win, win….lovely photo, painting and gesture with the donation :)

  30. Your photo looks like a gorgeous painting too! Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
    AnnMarie

  31. love your photo and Jim’s painting, no suprise that it sold! What a nice gesture to make that meaningful donation.

  32. Dawn in NL Avatar
    Dawn in NL

    Kate, both the photo and the painting are wonderful. I enjoyed my visit to Jim’s website too.
    Thank you.

  33. What a lovely story, and a fine painting. Your posts lift the heart! x

  34. Oh such a lovely image! How great this entire story is and both images are very appealing. I wonder if you ever print and frame any of you own images? I love this one!!!! B xx

  35. A beautiful portrait, so much in it. An optimum win win.

  36. Excellent, quite excellent, on all counts.

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