tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post9078858307161419323..comments2023-07-02T09:49:08.147+01:00Comments on pear tree log: A Haunted Painting?Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-63072039796209461642012-03-09T20:36:00.093+00:002012-03-09T20:36:00.093+00:00Hi Knatolee, This is a small selection of them. ...Hi Knatolee, This is a small selection of them. My photographs don't do them justice, they really are complex and multi-layered.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-46431037466574801282012-03-09T00:05:28.980+00:002012-03-09T00:05:28.980+00:00Wow those are some powerful paintings! And what a...Wow those are some powerful paintings! And what a story. Art therapy is an excellent way to deal with trauma. I can't imagine what that poor man went through.Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-9352366102165156292012-03-08T20:39:46.407+00:002012-03-08T20:39:46.407+00:00Hi Doohie, The tea is made from fenugreek seeds a...Hi Doohie, The tea is made from fenugreek seeds and should be boiled for a minute(unusual, but necessary. There is some science behind the choice of fenugreek - I'll post it when I find the link.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-81724628301388708102012-03-08T20:38:11.243+00:002012-03-08T20:38:11.243+00:00Hi Scarlet, The magic of fenugreek tea! Feeling ...Hi Scarlet, The magic of fenugreek tea! Feeling much better, thank you!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-9921263058932783032012-03-08T20:37:19.686+00:002012-03-08T20:37:19.686+00:00Hello Jan, Thank you - George is feeling much bet...Hello Jan, Thank you - George is feeling much better now.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-10355773580729459562012-03-08T14:23:02.392+00:002012-03-08T14:23:02.392+00:00Fenugreek tea for a cold? I'll try that remedy...Fenugreek tea for a cold? I'll try that remedy next time it's needed. Looking forward to hearing about how you acquired the paintings.Doohiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08047086408214580177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-64921622460531078572012-03-08T13:42:05.258+00:002012-03-08T13:42:05.258+00:00Hi Elaine....no apology necessary. They are truly ...Hi Elaine....no apology necessary. They are truly haunting. I can't imagine what he endured to paint like this.But you can be sure that his pain is locked in on the canvas. I'm also a painter, so I understand a little about art. Have a good day with your travels...Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512116319930586068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-76608973162457419532012-03-08T08:07:58.602+00:002012-03-08T08:07:58.602+00:00We grew fenugreek as a green manure at the allotme...We grew fenugreek as a green manure at the allotment a few years ago - the smell was wonderful. I don't think I could have the paintings in the house!I am looking forward to hearing how you acquired them though.I hope you're all feeling better soon.Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01729719876504930455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-55686588333750874512012-03-08T07:51:27.859+00:002012-03-08T07:51:27.859+00:00That's an amzing story...Poor George! I'v...That's an amzing story...Poor George! I've never really thought about paintings 'holding' emotions before. Hope thatyouall feel better soon. JxJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341377291617694838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-26214448968781570532012-03-08T06:44:21.727+00:002012-03-08T06:44:21.727+00:00Hi Evlyn, Absolutely right, they are mostly (but ...Hi Evlyn, Absolutely right, they are mostly (but not exclusively) tortured paintings. I had been checking their condition the other day, which is why some of the spookier ones were in the house.....Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-40795799163766425952012-03-08T06:41:31.540+00:002012-03-08T06:41:31.540+00:00Hi Meggie, Many apologies, it was a bit strong, n...Hi Meggie, Many apologies, it was a bit strong, not intended to upset anyone. The paintings are powerful. Part two will tell you why I ended up with them, but it won't contain any more images. <br /><br />Busy day ahead of us today we have to travel up the coast to visit the Aged Aunt, should be fun!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-74119994049911851202012-03-08T06:37:26.271+00:002012-03-08T06:37:26.271+00:00Hi Joanne, They are powerful. We have been their...Hi Joanne, They are powerful. We have been their caretakers for probably 12 years now and I'll tell you why in part II - I just haven't got the time right now.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-45623192156251337282012-03-08T06:35:15.186+00:002012-03-08T06:35:15.186+00:00Hi Ms Sparrow, Sorry, I didn't mean to spook ...Hi Ms Sparrow, Sorry, I didn't mean to spook you, but I thought it was interesting. Not all of his paintings are scary, but they are all powerful. Watch out for part 2.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-58027140607586853512012-03-08T06:33:19.142+00:002012-03-08T06:33:19.142+00:00Hi Janet, Watch out for part 2, it won't be a...Hi Janet, Watch out for part 2, it won't be as scary, but it is interesting. The colds are being fought off using tea - fenugreek 'tea'!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-33456530084334096182012-03-08T06:31:45.443+00:002012-03-08T06:31:45.443+00:00Hi Jane, What a man,e was a tortured soul, but he ...Hi Jane, What a man,e was a tortured soul, but he didn't crumble. I think you will find part ii quite interesting. We only succumbed to colds because we had run out of fenugreek seeds however, a new supply was secured yesterday, fenugreek 'tea' has now been imbibed and we are fighting the pesky cold off already.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-30415064619950418802012-03-08T04:08:50.295+00:002012-03-08T04:08:50.295+00:00What a spooky story. It makes you wonder, doesn...What a spooky story. It makes you wonder, doesn't it? They really are tortured paintings and I can imagine how they would haunt a room.Evlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10119886070700514303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-23474047252425344672012-03-08T03:23:39.235+00:002012-03-08T03:23:39.235+00:00Hello Elaine...I'm very late in commenting aga...Hello Elaine...I'm very late in commenting again. Gardening chores have taken over my life. It will be that way for at least another month. <br />Your post is not a good bedtime story for me. Fortunately, I'm editing photos tonight and will be up for awhile. I believe the paintings are that powerful. I don't believe I could have them in my home. <br />I'm ready to hear how you acquired these paintings...take care and stay well.Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512116319930586068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-44841534892236712972012-03-08T01:23:43.723+00:002012-03-08T01:23:43.723+00:00Powerful images. I can believe the demons weren&#...Powerful images. I can believe the demons weren't trapped in the oils.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-47688143926297370602012-03-08T00:53:19.106+00:002012-03-08T00:53:19.106+00:00Wow, your posting gave me goosebumps! It seems tha...Wow, your posting gave me goosebumps! It seems that both your husband and Ian are sensitive to psychic disturbances. Ian has posted about incidences, as well. What do you plan to do with the paintings? The Interrogator is especially powerful. It feels like there are swirling evil forces raging through it! I'm glad it is a continent away from me.Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-57451792907621191442012-03-07T23:56:19.337+00:002012-03-07T23:56:19.337+00:00Sorry to hear about the cold virus visiting everyo...Sorry to hear about the cold virus visiting everyone. Hope it doesn't stay long.<br /><br />Powerful art. Doesn't surprise me about George's uncomfortable night considering it sounds like Dr. Haddock put the tortured bits of his soul into those paintings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-64499858178769955862012-03-07T23:29:27.657+00:002012-03-07T23:29:27.657+00:00I'm not surprised..The Interrogator is frighte...I'm not surprised..The Interrogator is frightening! The poor tortured soul (Dr H).<br />Jane x<br />PS Hope all your colds bu$$er off soon.Jane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.com