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Painted by Mrs. Johnson\u2019s mother in 1937\u20131938 when she was 18 years old. The wooden frames were handmade by her grandfather.<\/p>\nWhen Benjamin Logan School Board Member Debbie Johnson shared an old photo of her father with BLHS Art Teacher Jennifer Davis, she asked if there might be a student who could bring it to life on canvas.<\/p>\n
Davis immediately thought of Charley Hardman, who accepted the challenge and worked diligently\u2014both at home and in class\u2014to complete the painting.<\/p>\n
Johnson shared, \u201cI think it might be nice for people to know that Charley painted the picture from a photo I took when I was a teenage girl on vacation. I\u2019m 70 now, so that was a long time ago! What a gift to take a memory from the past and bring it to life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnson also reflected on her family\u2019s legacy of creativity: \u201cMy mother was an awesome painter, but I didn\u2019t inherit the talent. She painted these pieces in 1938 when she was just 18 years old. They hang in my living room, framed by my grandfather\u2019s hands.\u201d<\/p>\n
Painted by Mrs. Johnson\u2019s mother in 1937\u20131938 when she was 18 years old. The wooden frames were handmade by her grandfather.<\/p>\n
Through Charley\u2019s thoughtful work, one student\u2019s talent and one family\u2019s cherished memory have come together to remind us how art connects generations.<\/p>\n
Charley shared: \u201cI was very honored to take on this project for Mrs. Johnson and her family. This project was great for me, not only to grow my skills, but to challenge myself with capturing a person\u2019s likeness and bringing a feeling of nostalgia with it. I hope that my painting can bring back years of memories and good times to Mrs. Johnson and her family. I\u2019m very thankful that Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Davis gave me this opportunity, and I\u2019m looking forward to applying what I\u2019ve learned from this project to new ones in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
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It is all acrylic. Charley focused greatly on the highlights and shadows.<\/p>\n
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