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IN MEMORIAM©

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As individual as a snowflake, as beautiful and as short lived...

I lost a friend.
He was my Art instructor and a colleague of mine at the Academy for Lifelong Learning @ the University of Delaware in Wilmington.
He was a great inspiration -believed in me- and supported my new life as a professional artist.

-In MEMORIAM-

**KEN OSBORN**

There you are
high up and far away.
Your light is shining:
you are a star.
But you're more.
You are a great artist
And mentor;
a dear person to me.

That day the sun took you with her
behind the horizon
where Light will shine for ever.
Your dearest stay behind
with a sky
full of memories.

Your light went off,
but you're still shining!
We are touched
and warm ourselves
onto the light of your soul.


______________________________________ Snowflake
Abstract watercolor on cold press heavy weight paper 140 LB (330 g/m2)
Measurement 18"X24" (45.7X 61 CM)
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Copyright Olga van Dijk 2006
All rights reserved.
Unauthorized copying or use of images is prohibited.
This is another OlgArtsProduction©2006 ______________________________

78 Comments

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D McCarthy 26 Jul 2008

Thank you for your welcome! This is a beautiful memoriam.

cindy sink 14 Jul 2008

How touching and inspiring

Marcos Pinto 17 Jun 2008

It´s such a beuatiful piece, and I touching memorial too. I love both aspects of it.

Christopher Ewing 26 May 2007

awesome in all aspects, the watercolor and your memorial

Lisa Bell 17 May 2007

Beautiful painting---beautiful tribute to who must have been a wonderful friend. It is hard to loose a friend, but what you have created here will keep him alive in many hearts for years to come. Excellent!

iRony C 19 Mar 2007

I love snowflake, I like watercolor technique. Great!

Julia Blazhevicha 19 Feb 2007

I like wotercolor so much! Greate!

Joanne Harvey 17 Feb 2007

How BEAUTIFUL!..So THIS is what has been falling in my back yard! I love it Olga!

Tia Antoniades 26 Jan 2007

So delicate looking, great work!!!

Liz Robinson 03 Jan 2007

Wonderful tribute Olga to somebody you hold in such high esteem...So sorry for your loss, you're Star is lovely XX Liz.

Renata Cavanaugh 23 Dec 2006

Beautifully done Olga......Happy Holidays

epsylon lyrae 23 Dec 2006

So very delicate and strong at the same time...so very lovely :D

Anonymous Guest 22 Dec 2006

A beautiful tribute, Olga.

Anonymous Guest 22 Dec 2006

...das tut mir sehr leid für dich, Olga! "ALL HEARTS COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS TIME! ...und sie verden in unseren Herzen weiterleben! Benita

Gary Sheldon 22 Dec 2006

Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Mele Kalekemaka, Ho Ho Ho. Gary

Lee Fogle 21 Dec 2006

A beautiful tribute and lovely poem. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Kirsten Talmage 21 Dec 2006

Heartbreaking. And beauty from it anyway.

Anonymous Guest 21 Dec 2006

I'm sorry, that is so sad. Your poem and painting are beautiful. Janet

Anonymous Guest 21 Dec 2006

Olga, that was a great commemorative poem for Ken.....his death was so sudden and so unexpected. Ken was every bit a really nice guy, a person to brighten the day and we shall all miss him. Meanwhile, Blessings for a Happy Christmas to you and your family Beryl

andi luzi 21 Dec 2006

het spijt me echt Olga!!! very triste!!!

Rita de Falussy 21 Dec 2006

Sorry to hear that Olga. He must have been an excellent human being and teacher. His spirit and art stays with you and enriches you forever though.

Anonymous Guest 21 Dec 2006

al met al heel mooie stukken, zeker ook die ijskristal bij het overlijden van je mentor. Dat was wel een heel trieste zaak. Hoe oud was de man ? JOHN

Trine Meyer Vogsland 20 Dec 2006

The very best a teacher could get! And remember artists and teacher both live on in their work and in their students work

Anneke Hut 20 Dec 2006

I'm sorry you lost your friend, Olga. It's very thoughtful to make such a wonderful tribute to him.

Natalie G 20 Dec 2006

Wonderful poem and tribute, Olga. Very touching...It is always sad to loose someone...My condolences, Olga. Your art is wonderful!! Best regards, Natalie

Carrie Ann Watson 20 Dec 2006

Olga, this is wonderful! A beautiful tribute! My thoughts are with you through your loss.

bianca 20 Dec 2006

absolutely fantastic tribute olga...wow...beautiful art....so sad but beautiful...from the heart

Johnny M 20 Dec 2006

*Hi Olga! I'm sorry to hear your news! This picture is a great work dedication to your friend! You have my condolences. I hope you can still have a good holiday! Great piece of work I have to say! Keep it up and I hope you can heal soon!

Paul Brennan 20 Dec 2006

Beautiful tribute to someone loved.

Kevin Lambeth 19 Dec 2006

A very moving tribute to you friend and mentor would have been proud of you,and I truly believe he is still with you.Open yourself to his spirit,you will be surprised

Barbara Beck 19 Dec 2006

touching snowflake/star in tribute to someone of influence in your life...

Reba McDonald 19 Dec 2006

A great tribute Olga. It is always sad to lose a friend. I'm sure his memory will live forever. You were fortunate to have had such a mentor.

Hazel Apricot Sama 19 Dec 2006

Thoughtful words, touching memories. Beautiful art and souls never dies away, they live for eternity and more.

Anonymous Guest 19 Dec 2006

What a beatiful poem and snowflake you made. Remember he will alaways live within your artwork and within you. I am positive your friend is loving the poem and snowflake, I believe that. I will pray for you and your friends family to send you comfort. Monica

Mary Janosik 19 Dec 2006

You are lucky to have had such an inspiration who has touched your life so much. Bless you and keep his memories close to your heart!! Very beautiful tribute and snow star!!

Hassan Pasha 19 Dec 2006

Ken Osborn you are with the angels now ... shine down upon mama van dijk like angel rays ... GORGEOUS words .. Fantastic art ... a beautiful way to pay homage to your long time friend ... may his soul rest in peace

Cynthia DeMaio 19 Dec 2006

What a beautiful tribute, I'm sorry for your loss of a wonderful friend. May his light continue to shine in your life and continue to inspire you.

Sophie Marie Belinsky 19 Dec 2006

Beautiful work and lovely poem!

Bev Chudey 19 Dec 2006

What a Wonderful Memoriam Olga!! Beutiful Words!

Anonymous Guest 19 Dec 2006

Ken always carried a smile on his face and always had something witty to say to make others smile. I enjoyed taking his calligraphy class a few semesters ago. This is such unexpected and sad news. He will be truly be missed. Kathy

Maurizio Miele 19 Dec 2006

Very sorry for the loss of your friend Olga -This is a wonderful tribute to him-- the words are very moving ! Beautiful work from a beautiful person -Maurizio Miele

Bruce Black 19 Dec 2006

What a wonderful tribute.

Monica Martin 19 Dec 2006

Its a beatiful snowflake. Your friend will always live within your art and in you.

Kathryn Arruda 19 Dec 2006

A most beautiful snowflake, gleaming with vibrant color and a touching tribute to your friend who inspired you.( & I agree with what Melody wrote)

Frank Maguire 19 Dec 2006

Wonderful memorial art and poem.

Melody Koert 19 Dec 2006

Beautiful in ALL aspects. I didn't know your friend, but you have said much about him in your poem and the poem says a lot about you. He would have been happy with your final words to him, but I wanted to say one thing, "his light will never go off", not in your mind, or probably that of many others. A person that you described was a beacon, he has only passed the beacon to you. What you spread in life, will now become an extension of his light that is still glowing in you. Melody

Carliss Mora 19 Dec 2006

Brilliant, Olga!

Jerie kunitsky 19 Dec 2006

Olga this is a wonderful, beautiful tribute to such a great artist and remarkable human being.

Tahnee Woolley 19 Dec 2006

what a lovely tribute to your friend Olga..a beautiful image in his memory :)

Tom and Susan Repasky 19 Dec 2006

This is so very beautiful Olga. My heartfelt sympathy to you, and applaud for the very poignant poem to accompany this lovely piece.

Patrick Boyle 19 Dec 2006

I agree with David beautiful tribute in both picture and words.Sorry for your loss.

david beaty 19 Dec 2006

Very beautiful tribute both in words and drawing..

Ruth Kauffman 19 Dec 2006

Beautiful poem in memory of your friend...lovely star painting!!

Tabitha Borges 19 Dec 2006

that so stunnning

Anonymous Guest 19 Dec 2006

How very, very sad and such a big lost Olga. My thoughts are with you and his family. This is a beautil artwork and the poem is very thoughtful and special. My condolences to you all.

Irena Dukule 19 Dec 2006

Nice watercolour to the memory & nice words...Very sorry about your frend...

Cree Hovsepian 19 Dec 2006

Olga, this is such a nice tribute to a very kind and talented man. Art students at the Academy will certainly miss him.

Emily Reed 19 Dec 2006

IT IS SAD TO HEAR THE NEWS THAT KEN HAS PASSED AWAY. A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO THIS FINE TEACHER.

Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 19 Dec 2006

just beautiful and my thoughts are with you and your sad feelings, my dearest Olga!

Analua 19 Dec 2006

This is a brilliant work with a especial concept! Marvelous and magnific as you my dear Olga!

Carla Klosowski 19 Dec 2006

This is magnificent as well as poignant! Your friend would have been delighted...My condolences...

Janet Gioffre Harrington 19 Dec 2006

Magnificent and SIGNIFICANT. As individual as a snowflake, as beautiful and as short lived...

Anne Vis 19 Dec 2006

Wish you love and light in going through this loss, Olga! Your work is great!

Terry Bassett 19 Dec 2006

A moving memorium.. much sympathy, Olga..

cynthia berridge 19 Dec 2006

beautiful tribute to your friend

Leah Jaarveth 19 Dec 2006

amazing!

Anonymous Guest 19 Dec 2006

Your loving message is a comfort to us all. Thanks Olga for your beautiful thought. Ruth

Angelina 19 Dec 2006

lovely image and tribute OLGA

Loredana 19 Dec 2006

BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE OLGA ...

Joke Schotting 19 Dec 2006

So sorry dear Olga to hear this,this an wonderfull tribute for him!!Ik wens je veel sterkte toe lieve Olga xxx

Steve Farr 19 Dec 2006

Very beautiful tribute, Olga! Great imagery, wonderful words!! Take care!!

Anonymous Guest 19 Dec 2006

I am sorry to hear that your colleague died mom. That was very thoughtful of you to make the memoriam for him. Ev

Nira Dabush 19 Dec 2006

I'm sorry to hear this..Olga...Life is too short...You did a marvelous work in his honor..may he rest in PEACE..

Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 19 Dec 2006

Sorry for your Great Loss!!! A Gorgeous work of art,my Friend!!!

Pat Abbott 19 Dec 2006

A lovely image/tribute, Olga.

Cathy Holford 19 Dec 2006

This is so beautiful. What a wonderful tribute!

Anonymous Guest 19 Dec 2006

Am sorry to hear. Hope you will continue to find your inspiration. Fred

Joanna Jungjohann 19 Dec 2006

just beautifully said and shown!