After the Oakland Hills Firestorm
by Asha Carolyn Young
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Title
After the Oakland Hills Firestorm
Artist
Asha Carolyn Young
Medium
Pastel - Pastel And Charcoal On Paper
Description
Our small rental home survived the firestorm, but we were devastated along with our neighbors, who lost everything. This was the 1991 Oakland Hills Firestorm in California, one of the largest urban fires in the U.S. at that time. After this fire, in which people lost lives, I also lost many paintings and my painting gear in my studio, though our little house survived. After the fire, I gained my name, "Asha" while meditating. Interestingly, "Asha" contains the word "ash," and it means "hope" in Hindi. This pastel and charcoal drawing shows the view from our south window.
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December 31st, 2016
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Comments (8)
Steve Breslow
absolutely amazing and powerful picture, so touching and emotional and also beautifully drawn, what art is meant to be
Asha Carolyn Young replied:
Steve, thank you so very much for your comment! I am glad this image touches you. It was a painful experience, and later I would learn others, too, go through this. They say fire is "The Great Purifier." It brings insights, to be sure!
Asha Carolyn Young
Thank you, Nina and Ludwig, for sharing this in "Art - It is Good for You" and "Art Impressionism to Realism."
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your creative and unique art work is Featured in the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 A Day" group! 1/31/17
Asha Carolyn Young
Thank you, Michelle and Julie, for sharing this in "Collectors Gallery" and "Impressionists of the 21st Century."
Patricia Taylor
Oh wow, Asha, I'm impressed with your amazing pastel and your interesting story! I love that you make your story into a beautiful artistic piece. Congratulations! l/f
Asha Carolyn Young replied:
Thank you, Patricia! A big fire is a life-changing experience for anyone, called "The Great Purification." One learns many lessons!
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