Portrait Painting of Eya Fechin

An animation of the painting progression during the portrait painting of Eya Fechin, daughter of Nicolai Fechin.

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[Screamingdk]

It was a truly strange but great moment. I first discovered two books of her fathers work at a second hand book store in Chicago. I had never heard of him. I was so mad after I discovered him that I tried to fined everything I could about him.Since that time I've seen so many present day artist ,who are directly taking from him. Talking to Eya was a mystical experience,since it was only after I waxed on and on about how great Fechin was and how much I'd have love to have been taught by him.

[seamusberkeley]

@Screamingdk There is at least one book of his work available. Look on Amazon or any of the online book services.

[Screamingdk]

I have two books with Eya as a child in them. I call the museum and was talking to this older lady when I realize it was her. That was a unique experience.

[seamusberkeley]

@Screamingdk Yes, or many years Eya was at the museum in Taos, which was the home built by Nicolai. It was also where I first met her and in fact, where she sat for me for her portrait!

[kimsycam]

is the sitter related to fechin the painter?

[seamusberkeley]

Eya was Nicolai's daughter and was the subject of many of his portrait paintings.

[Screamingdk]

@seamusberkeley She was so cool when I told her how much I loved his paintings of her as little girl and a beautiful young women. It was like I could see her expressions as I went on and on. I quasi all her life she's been hearing this. Unfortuntely I'm to poor to ever make it to New Mexico. But I do have my two copies and some other lose photos I've found in old art mag. Why is it that no one has done a modern new larger size book about his work?

[seamusberkeley]

I agree, added music to the newer videos!

[cjjorgensen]

Some music would be nice.