In memory of my friend, John Quinn
who died tragically on Sunday 11 July 2010. John was a kind, soft-spoken and generous man and I am so sorry that he will never get to see this painting that was done from one of his beautiful photographs.
John was a talented photographer and his passing is a great loss, not only to his friends and family but also to County Clare. We will always remember you, John and your photographs will live forever as testiment to your talent as photographer and love of Ireland.
Rest in peace, dear friend. Thank you for allowing me to use your photographs as references for my paintings. I will miss our chats, the rhubarb pie you always brought with you, endless cups of coffee and tea and your patience in trying to teach me to use my camera.
I miss you.
Laura Redmond
awww Avril, i am so sorry.
Its a beautiful painting, a wonderful tribute.
sorry you lost a friend x
Avril Brand:
thank you for your comment, Laura… this was such a shock. I still cannot believe John is gone. His portfolio is such a pleasure to look through and he was such a kind and gentle man.
Heps
Ai, dis jammer om te hoor! Sterkte vir julle en sy familie. Ons was Vrydag by ’n begrafnis van ’n 19 jarige seun van vriende. Hy het net sy hart en kop gegryp en daar in Cresta sentrum in mekaar gesak. Hartaanval! Dis so hartseer, maar sy suster is nou swanger met ons vriende se eerste kleinkind! Sy woon in Amerika en konnie die begrafnis bywoon nie. Hulle gaan oor ’n week Singapoer toe en van daar na hul dogter.
Avril Brand:
Ai, Taschja… dit is altyd vreeslik om iemand so jonk te verloor. Jammer om te hoor van julle jong vriend. Arme, arme famile… dit breek ’n mens se hart.
Agnes McGuinness
Avril, I read about John’s death on Sean Faragher’s site. How tragic, how untimely! Strange, though I’d never met John, from our few communications, I felt that he was exactly as you described him, kind and gentle. And, of course, a photographer of the first order, a magnificent landscape artist. Your beautiful painting is a fitting tribute to John. My heart goes out to his loved ones. Agnes xx
Avril Brand:
John was very gentle and kind. He loved photography and spent most of his spare time walking the hills and taking pics. I really just wish that there was a way we could credit John for his photographs of Ireland. I think that would be so wonderful.
Arie van der W...
I’m really sorry to hear about your loss of your dear friend Avril! It’s such a shock when something like this happens. He seems to be a real true friend……..why does this always happen to the best people?
Wishing his family and you and your loved ones all the strength in these difficult times my friend. x
Avril Brand:
Thank you for your kind words, Ariexxx
©FoxfireGaller...
I am very sorry to hear about your loss of a dear friend. His work was so beautiful and your painting is a fitting tribute to his work.
Avril Brand:
Its just so sad that John never got to see the painting… he always loved to see how I would use his photo’s.
Declan Carr
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam (may your soul be at the right hand of God )
Avril Brand:
Go raibh maith agat. That is beautiful, Declan.
Jim Phillips
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your friend Avril. This is a fine tribute to his memory. I already know you will be there for his family through this difficult time. God Bless.
Avril Brand:
Jim, I did not know his brother. I wish I did now. But our hearts go out to his family at this time.
ragman
So sorry to hear this tragic news
Avril Brand:
thank you xxx
Sean Farragher
his work is beautiful,,,,,,,,,so sorry to hear the sad news
Avril Brand:
Thank you for your kind journal entry too, Sean. I did not know what to say but your words in your journal are beautiful.
barnsis
What a great tribute. Sorry for the loss of your friend.
Avril Brand:
thank you for your message, Byron. Hugsxxx
Linda Callaghan
very sad Avril …a lovely tribute and so sorry for the loss of your dear friend.