If you've reached this page, many of you know already, this is a painting of an old photograph of the late Jonny Copp as a baby in India with a sadhu. I painted it as soon as we received the tragic news of our friends' fates in China this summer. It was my gift to the Copp family and the only way i could think of to show them what an honor and inspiration it had been to have known Jonny while he was walking among us. The original painting (which is 48"x24" acrylic on wood) will always remain in the loving care of Jonny's family, but there was great interest in this piece from many others in the community. So finally I would like to offer high quality giclee prints of this sacred image to the larger boulder and world-wide communities who loved Jonny and who have been moved by his spirit as well. Truly an inspiration right from day one!

When I presented this painting to the Copp family, Phyllis, Jonny's mother, told the beautiful story behind the original photo i painted from. I was drawn to this photo in particular for a reason i did not understand, and when she told the story, it became clear. I could never do her story justice, so I'll email Phyllis and ask her to re-tell the story in writing so i can post it here for any of you interested to know it. It is fairly magical.

Just as a side note if you havent picked up on it: I've included some special illustrations in the Sadu's hair that are very specific to the "legend" of Jonny Copp... You might see an Om, a Yin Yang, a crescent moon over the flatirons, a drum, an ice pick (doubling as a penguin --which represents the grace and strength it takes to continue moving forward through the darkness and into the light, included specifically for the family), and a seagull (Jonathan Livingston Copp's namesake).

I am honored to know that so many of you will have a this special piece. Please send this link on to anyone you can think of that would like to have this print in their home or gift to a loved one this cozy season.
Safe and Happy Holidays to you all!!

And on a quick, more personal note: I am ever grateful for the love and support I continue to receive from my amazing communities regarding my artwork.
Without you, continuing to create the things I do would not be possible.
Thank You!!

Janet Guenther