I'm glad the time jumps are working for you. It's been fun to play with gradually revealing more and more about these characters with details that are out of sequence. Thanks for reading and commenting, as always, Holly.
“They were evidence that I was good at something.” The monumental and potentially transformative impact of getting some kind of evidence you are good at something when you’re a kid/teenager cannot be overstated, in my opinion. I love this self-analysis Kelly does here.
You’re right, it’s huge to get that validation when you’re young, especially from your parents. Many people never do and it shapes their lives accordingly. Thanks for reading Stephanie.
This chapter was so moving Ben. At first I felt a little snarky, “Aha! I knew it from that first event we had a Keane situation!” But that’s inconsequential, especially as you reveal Kelly’s way, her process of channeling, how little she ever wanted to be involved in anything other than the creating. I wonder if that’s how Margaret Keane felt?
This answer says it all. And I felt a heavy yes, a recognition, in my bones when I read it. “Tired. Sad. Proud, a little too, I guess. But mostly tired.”
I had to look up Margaret Keane because I didn’t know anything about her! Rest assured, the story will evolve and we’ll end up in some very different places as these two characters react off one another. Thank you, as always for your thoughtful comments, Kimberly.
I love how you’ve captured the feelings Kelly describes. It feels so authentically how many artists describe themselves and their work. I have wondered about how artists seem so much more authentic and in touch with the world than people who are not art makers.
It is interesting, right? How different the software is that runs on the same basic hardware. Humans are endlessly fascinating. Thanks for reading, Sheri.
Fascinating that Lefty not only sells the paintings, but dares to let people believe he's the artist. And Kelly goes along with it. The interviewer's theory is intriguing, that Kelly "never really saw yourself as the owner of it, and that’s why it wasn’t hard for you to just let someone else take the credit." And Kelly doesn't confirm or deny. . . . It's enjoyable as a reader to see these events from different angles, and even different times. The labyrinthine nature of the story matches the subject.
Lefty's not afraid to do what's required to move the merchandise ;-) I'm so happy you're enjoying the slow reveal of these characters as they walk the labyrinth. Thank you for being here, friend. We need to catch up soon!
I love these glimpses into the future, Ben. It gives the story such a round, whole feeling.
And the idea of Kelly seeing through all the pieces like they’re windows, but not at all like that is just wonderful.
I'm glad the time jumps are working for you. It's been fun to play with gradually revealing more and more about these characters with details that are out of sequence. Thanks for reading and commenting, as always, Holly.
I loved this too.
I loved that too -- I'm picturing them as portals. And she can go wherever they are and look out at that place.
“They were evidence that I was good at something.” The monumental and potentially transformative impact of getting some kind of evidence you are good at something when you’re a kid/teenager cannot be overstated, in my opinion. I love this self-analysis Kelly does here.
You’re right, it’s huge to get that validation when you’re young, especially from your parents. Many people never do and it shapes their lives accordingly. Thanks for reading Stephanie.
This chapter was so moving Ben. At first I felt a little snarky, “Aha! I knew it from that first event we had a Keane situation!” But that’s inconsequential, especially as you reveal Kelly’s way, her process of channeling, how little she ever wanted to be involved in anything other than the creating. I wonder if that’s how Margaret Keane felt?
This answer says it all. And I felt a heavy yes, a recognition, in my bones when I read it. “Tired. Sad. Proud, a little too, I guess. But mostly tired.”
I had to look up Margaret Keane because I didn’t know anything about her! Rest assured, the story will evolve and we’ll end up in some very different places as these two characters react off one another. Thank you, as always for your thoughtful comments, Kimberly.
I loved this,Ben.
Kelly’s relationship with her art, with Ona, her being inside the drawing with Ona and feeling the emotions of the girl looking in.
And Kelly still now in contact with her art works and knowing what they have seen.
Wonderful.
Thanks so much, Kay. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the story.
I love how you’ve captured the feelings Kelly describes. It feels so authentically how many artists describe themselves and their work. I have wondered about how artists seem so much more authentic and in touch with the world than people who are not art makers.
It is interesting, right? How different the software is that runs on the same basic hardware. Humans are endlessly fascinating. Thanks for reading, Sheri.
Fascinating that Lefty not only sells the paintings, but dares to let people believe he's the artist. And Kelly goes along with it. The interviewer's theory is intriguing, that Kelly "never really saw yourself as the owner of it, and that’s why it wasn’t hard for you to just let someone else take the credit." And Kelly doesn't confirm or deny. . . . It's enjoyable as a reader to see these events from different angles, and even different times. The labyrinthine nature of the story matches the subject.
Lefty's not afraid to do what's required to move the merchandise ;-) I'm so happy you're enjoying the slow reveal of these characters as they walk the labyrinth. Thank you for being here, friend. We need to catch up soon!
I love these glimpses into the future, Ben. It gives the story such a round, whole feeling.