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.
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!
KDD & Co 
Can you speak to the title, Tenebrae? I know it only as the service of shadows during holy week.
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These are such beautiful pictures. Love the boat.
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Really great all around. :)
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How incredibly awesome!!
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oh it’s so beautiful, the photography and the feeling in the painting
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What a wonderful flow of good will and inspiration!
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Truly lovely. Thank you.
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Very cool.
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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. :-)
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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
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How wonderful!
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That is just thrilling! The painting alone is very moving and the story behind it is even more so.
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Wonderful painting, wonderful action by the artist.
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a beautiful story! art inspires art, then supports heart! ;)
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Lovely story.
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how awesome !
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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.
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That is so wonderful!
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how beautiful the painting is, in every way. <3
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that is simply all ’round perfect!
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Yeah!
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Just repeating what the other comments mention, beautiful picture, painting and story. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
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A rock as a boat anchor. Love it.
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A great story and so nice to see kindness passed on!
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The photo and painting are exquisite, life comes full circle
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I am so amazed at the photo, the painting, everything.. but mostly, your courageous journey in recent blogging years. xx
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I love the photograph and the painting and the story behind both of them. Great works!
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A lovely story – God bless you for sharing it – and bless Jim for his generous gesture
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Simply wonderful…thank you for sharing
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And this is the way things should all go round. Loved beginning my day with this story. Thank you.
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Win, win….lovely photo, painting and gesture with the donation :)
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Your photo looks like a gorgeous painting too! Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
AnnMarie
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love your photo and Jim’s painting, no suprise that it sold! What a nice gesture to make that meaningful donation.
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Kate, both the photo and the painting are wonderful. I enjoyed my visit to Jim’s website too.
Thank you.
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What a lovely story, and a fine painting. Your posts lift the heart! x
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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
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A beautiful portrait, so much in it. An optimum win win.
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Excellent, quite excellent, on all counts.
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