I went home this past weekend – not the home I’ve owned with my childhood sweetheart, Nanette, where we’ve raised our four daughters, but home home…Placerville. I was there to celebrate the release of an image that celebrates the best about this idyllic American town – I’m calling it Hometown Christmas Memories. I’ve based the image on many fond memories of my hometown at the holidays.Many of you know that I’ve long been a supporter of the Placerville Library – in fact, the original oil of one of my earliest paintings, Placerville 1916, hangs in the library to this day. This weekend a portion of the proceeds generated will be donated to the Placerville Friends of the Library Charity Foundation as a tribute to my long relationship with Placerville and the Library.
The event was the biggest one we have ever had! Over 2,000 people were there - some from as far as Fresno and even one guest who drove all the way from Montana (16 hours) to be with us. It was a pleasure seeing old friends and new faces, many of whom were being introduced to my artwork for the very first time.
5 comments:
Hi Mr. Kinkade
We moved almost 8 years ago from Folsom, CA to Missouri. Other than my family I miss working your Placerville show the most. I have 13 prints myself and love them all! My husband bought me a plane ticket the first year after we moved to come back for the show and 9-11 happened and I wouldn't fly. He worked it out with the framer and everything! I also have a picture of the last group I was in with you in the middle framed along side my pictures! I have 4 daughters like you and one year one of my daughters came with me and you drew her a little light post and told her it was to remind her to always let her light shine! She still remembers it to this day! We have since adopted 8 more children. You are an amazing man!
Hi Thomas, My name is Terry Jarvis and I am an Australian Artist. I grew up in a town much like yours. The name of my town is Castlemaine in Central Victoria in Australia. I love to go back there to paint and re aquaint myself with the memories of childhood and family. Thank you for inspiring me constantly with your dedication to your work, your God and your Family. If you get a chance to have a look one day, my website is www.terryjarvis.com
Thank you once again, Kind regards and Blessings, Terry Jarvis.
I loved the movie. Now I know better why you and Pat seem so close in person. This will be a regular showing in our home every Christmas,
Kelly Norris
I really enjoyed this movie. This will be a regular in our home each Christmas. Thanks for sharing the light,
kelly Norris
Thanks for your contribution to literacy and enlightenment.
Patrick Fitzgerald
Mukilteo WA
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