The Blind Chick Jeff Hanson an 'Extra'ordinary Life - Part 1
Nov 30, 2023
28:30
Aftersight: A Tribute to an Extraordinary Life - Part 1
This episode of Aftersight features the parents of Jeff Hanson, a young, award-winning artist who excelled despite suffering from severe vision loss due to neurofibromatosis. Jeff's work, combining unusual colors and heavy, tactile textures, raised over a million dollars for charities nationwide by the time he turned 20. He also had a memorable friendship with Sir Elton John, initiated through a Make-A-Wish experience. The episode encourages listeners to visit Jeff's website, jeffhansonart.com. Learn more about his inspiring life and art.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:25 Introducing the Special Guests
01:08 The Story of Jeff Hanson: Early Life and Challenges
02:22 Jeff's Parents Share Their Grieving Process
04:01 Jeff's Artistic Journey Begins
05:32 The Evolution of Jeff's Art
13:52 Jeff's Art Becomes a Business
22:08 Jeff's Make-a-Wish Experience
26:41 How to Learn More About Jeff's Legacy
27:14 Conclusion and Farewell
If you would like to follow along with a transcript of this show, please click on the link below.
https://share.descript.com/view/rwCVQ5Xhkgx
If you have a question for any of our AINC original hosts, please email us at feedback@aincolorado.org or call our voicemail line at (720) 712-8856.
This episode of Aftersight features the parents of Jeff Hanson, a young, award-winning artist who excelled despite suffering from severe vision loss due to neurofibromatosis. Jeff's work, combining unusual colors and heavy, tactile textures, raised over a million dollars for charities nationwide by the time he turned 20. He also had a memorable friendship with Sir Elton John, initiated through a Make-A-Wish experience. The episode encourages listeners to visit Jeff's website, jeffhansonart.com. Learn more about his inspiring life and art.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:25 Introducing the Special Guests
01:08 The Story of Jeff Hanson: Early Life and Challenges
02:22 Jeff's Parents Share Their Grieving Process
04:01 Jeff's Artistic Journey Begins
05:32 The Evolution of Jeff's Art
13:52 Jeff's Art Becomes a Business
22:08 Jeff's Make-a-Wish Experience
26:41 How to Learn More About Jeff's Legacy
27:14 Conclusion and Farewell
If you would like to follow along with a transcript of this show, please click on the link below.
https://share.descript.com/view/rwCVQ5Xhkgx
If you have a question for any of our AINC original hosts, please email us at feedback@aincolorado.org or call our voicemail line at (720) 712-8856.