Very good. On so many levels, a portrait helps those who are gone to be among the living, regardless of one's beliefs about the afterlife.
So, going to the trouble of seeing the painting in person, connecting with the eyes, linked to the person's mind/soul, is indeed helping Bia be present at the very moment you are looking at her.
Even better, writing a story about that and sharing it here is helping revive, if only for an instant, Bia and Marietta. Well done.
Thank you for this kind comment. This article felt very personal to me; it had been on my mind for a few days, and I wrote it in one sitting. I wasn’t even sure whether to publish it, but in the end I did. Thanks again.
With pleasure, I meant what I said. Sometimes a story is much stronger when written in one go.
Going to the trouble of seeing an artwork or monument in person is also an immense asset. There are writers here who write about things they have never seen in real life, even confusing which country the monument is in.
Walking the walk, literally, as you did, makes a world of difference, as you felt something and shared it with your readers. As a result, it was authentic and heartfelt.
Thank you for your comment Portia. I do not like to be overly sentimental, but these two portraits made me reflect on how fragile life is, and the feeling stayed with me. I wanted to write about it.
Very good. On so many levels, a portrait helps those who are gone to be among the living, regardless of one's beliefs about the afterlife.
So, going to the trouble of seeing the painting in person, connecting with the eyes, linked to the person's mind/soul, is indeed helping Bia be present at the very moment you are looking at her.
Even better, writing a story about that and sharing it here is helping revive, if only for an instant, Bia and Marietta. Well done.
Thank you for this kind comment. This article felt very personal to me; it had been on my mind for a few days, and I wrote it in one sitting. I wasn’t even sure whether to publish it, but in the end I did. Thanks again.
With pleasure, I meant what I said. Sometimes a story is much stronger when written in one go.
Going to the trouble of seeing an artwork or monument in person is also an immense asset. There are writers here who write about things they have never seen in real life, even confusing which country the monument is in.
Walking the walk, literally, as you did, makes a world of difference, as you felt something and shared it with your readers. As a result, it was authentic and heartfelt.
I'm glad you published this story. You told it movingly and beautifully, a fitting tribute to the children who leave this world too soon.
Thank you for your comment Portia. I do not like to be overly sentimental, but these two portraits made me reflect on how fragile life is, and the feeling stayed with me. I wanted to write about it.