DEVON WENIGER
January 17th, 2010 | Published in Artists | 13 Comments
Devon Lynn Weniger, born June 11, 2006 in Las Vegas, NV.
She was a Devon from the very start. We think her name was already hers but the name Lynn came from her Dad’s very good friend Jeffrey Lin Anderson and her grandmother Catherine Lynn.
That homage to her “Uncle Jeff” seems to have instilled an artistic streak in her at birth. She started painting at the age of 14 months. Her first art piece was a gift to her Dad, a canvas painting, which was later screenprinted and turned into that winter’s snowboard graphic for him. She’s loved painting ever since.
Snowboarding also came into the mix for her at a young age. Her dad, Joe, started her young at 8 months. Too young to stand on her own, Joe hiked and carried her in a backpack every chance he got until she was big enough to ride the chairlift.
These two hobbies have also seen her through some difficult days. At the age of 22 months she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and immediately set forth on a 2 1/2 year chemotherapy treatment program. With lots of love and prayers and the sheer will to survive, she’s come through the first year and and half healthy, strong and happy. June 2010 is set for her last treatment.
She’s an amazing little woman with extremely grateful and proud parents who can’t wait to see what other gifts and talents come to be.
Devon is partnered with photographer Jane Baer.
October 9th, 2009at 1:44 pm(#)
That is an absolutely fabulous gift she has. God Bless.
October 13th, 2009at 9:27 pm(#)
I wanted to thank Devon for the wonderful gift she painted for me. It will forever be cherished and be my reminder of her strength that will also guide me through my chemo treatments. She truly is an amazing little women and will always remain in thoughts and prayers! THANK YOU!
October 14th, 2009at 3:26 pm(#)
What an amazing child! Can’t wait to support her in Mammoth!!! She is inspiration to so many.
October 15th, 2009at 8:44 pm(#)
The OG Jeresy’s “The Wenigers” have made a lasting impression on what Mammoth means to me as Jeff Anderson has himself. I would always call Jeff Billy and Billy Jeff, Jeff was the only guy i knew that skated one way and snowboarded another a impression to what the true essence of skate style on a board meant to me growing up learning everything there is to know about snowboarding. Liberty boardshop stickers everywhere! Storm riders and Wave Rave the only 2 shops in town! Those where the best times of my life in Mammoth! Thanks to Jeff and the infamous OG Jeresys of Tom and Joe Weniger! Looking forward to the Art show!
October 21st, 2009at 9:20 am(#)
Hey Devon…great work! I would love to get one of your paintings. Email me and let me know when I can see your gallery
October 22nd, 2009at 8:58 pm(#)
My Devon original is my favorite piece of art in my collection. Big GS turns on fresh cord. Ride Dev Ride!
October 22nd, 2009at 10:55 pm(#)
We are so blessed to know Devon. She is an inspirational and creative child. Thanks for the smile today
October 26th, 2009at 6:29 am(#)
Devon, you are a shining star! Doing what you love with such abandon and joy – Keep it up!
October 27th, 2009at 9:47 am(#)
AWESOME!
October 29th, 2009at 10:34 pm(#)
DEV!
your flying lotus style is no match for my buddhist palm, cmon whoom i kiddin….cant wait to see you mama!
November 4th, 2009at 3:32 am(#)
“If you could say it in words, there’d be no reason to paint.” keep up the good work Devon I wish I could paint , stay strong
jm
November 10th, 2009at 8:40 am(#)
To my Devon, Thank you for the joy you bring. Love you,Pop Pop
February 7th, 2010at 7:47 pm(#)
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