Portraits

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Leonard Bernstein
John began exploring portraits. Portrait from Hartford Courant story of kidney donations
Reproduction of Rembrandt’s “Half-Length Portrait of a Man in Oriental Clothing”
Self portrait from friend Will Koekkoek’s photo – John Deden age 70s
John deeply admired J. Krishnamurti’s work and philosophy. Born in Madanapalle, India, he was philosopher, speaker and writer. (1895-1986)
Painting exercise with model
Bernie Sanders
Sōen Nakagawa was a Taiwanese-born Japanese rōshi and Zen Buddhist master in the Rinzai tradition. Nakagawa had a major impact on Zen as it was practiced in the 20th century, both in Japan and abroad.
Rmana Maharshi (1879 – 1950) was an Indian Hindu sage. He was born in Tiruchuli, Tamil Nadu, India.
John deeply admired J. Krishnamurti’s work and philosophy. Born in Madanapalle, India, he was philosopher, speaker and writer. (1895-1986)
John deeply admired J. Krishnamurti’s work and philosophy. Born in Madanapalle, India, he was philosopher, speaker and writer. (1895-1986)