The Blind Chick Jeff Hanson: An 'Extra'ordinary Life Part 2
Dec 7, 2023
27:55
Celebrating Jeff Hanson's Legacy, Part 2
In this episode of 'Aftersight', host Penn Street welcomes back Julie and Hal Hanson, parents of Jeff Hanson, a remarkable artist who passed away three years ago. They share more about Jeff's unique style, how he adapted to low vision, and his deep passion for raising donations for charity through his art. They also discuss Jeff's ambitious goal of raising $10 million for charity, which has so far reached the $8 million mark. The episode ends with an introduction to the upcoming 'Growing Kindness' sculpture project, inspired by Jeff's beloved poppy artwork.
If you would like to follow along with a transcript of this recording, please click on the link below.
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00:03 Introduction and Welcome
00:21 Remembering Jeff Hanson: A Remarkable Artist
01:37 Jeff's Unique Artistic Techniques
05:26 Jeff's Love for Poppies and Their Influence on His Art
07:15 Jeff's Vision and Its Impact on His Art
10:19 Jeff's Philanthropic Journey and Goals
12:30 The Growing Kindness Sculpture: A Tribute to Jeff's Legacy
19:08 Jeff's Love for Fine Things and His Unfulfilled Dreams
23:09 Jeff's Theme Song and His Parents' Reflections
25:03 How to Learn More About Jeff and Support His Legacy
26:47 Conclusion: A Tribute to Jeff's Impact
Thank you for listening to this episode of Aftersight soon to be named "The Blind Chick". If you have a question for Penn or would like to reach one of our other guests, please email us or call us on our voice mail line listed below. Have a wonderful week and we'll see you next time.
feedback@aincolorado.org
(720) 712-8856
In this episode of 'Aftersight', host Penn Street welcomes back Julie and Hal Hanson, parents of Jeff Hanson, a remarkable artist who passed away three years ago. They share more about Jeff's unique style, how he adapted to low vision, and his deep passion for raising donations for charity through his art. They also discuss Jeff's ambitious goal of raising $10 million for charity, which has so far reached the $8 million mark. The episode ends with an introduction to the upcoming 'Growing Kindness' sculpture project, inspired by Jeff's beloved poppy artwork.
If you would like to follow along with a transcript of this recording, please click on the link below.
https://share.descript.com/view/9xa9pmmLIgB
00:03 Introduction and Welcome
00:21 Remembering Jeff Hanson: A Remarkable Artist
01:37 Jeff's Unique Artistic Techniques
05:26 Jeff's Love for Poppies and Their Influence on His Art
07:15 Jeff's Vision and Its Impact on His Art
10:19 Jeff's Philanthropic Journey and Goals
12:30 The Growing Kindness Sculpture: A Tribute to Jeff's Legacy
19:08 Jeff's Love for Fine Things and His Unfulfilled Dreams
23:09 Jeff's Theme Song and His Parents' Reflections
25:03 How to Learn More About Jeff and Support His Legacy
26:47 Conclusion: A Tribute to Jeff's Impact
Thank you for listening to this episode of Aftersight soon to be named "The Blind Chick". If you have a question for Penn or would like to reach one of our other guests, please email us or call us on our voice mail line listed below. Have a wonderful week and we'll see you next time.
feedback@aincolorado.org
(720) 712-8856