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His studio, a shabby shed amid some trees. An artist stared at a blank canvas, inspiration having deserted him.
He kicked over his easel, trampled across crumpled paint tubes then crouched in a corner.
A sunray caressed his weary hand. A shadow appeared, watching over him. He unfurled his aching body, righted the easel then grasped a canvas. He adorned his palette with colours then with flicks of his wrist, a picture formed. Then another, and another.
Years later the studio was discovered. A glimpse of heaven someone wrote. Who the artist was, nobody knew. Not a signature, not a single clue.
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Prod Pablo Frogasso to visit the squares!
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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers
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Leaving behind a legacy and a mystery- that was quite a feat! Loved this.
Indeed he did. Thanks, Jodi
The fate of some, to become famous and not even know it.
I’m sure there are many.
Keith, your story was told/read just right. Truly magical <3
That’s so kind of you, Lisa, thank you.
Scary pic! Tis the Season, where darkness reigns. You are welcome on the story.
Well, Keef, your MC might be deid but it seems you’re hanging on against the odds!
Not too many chuckles here, but a deftly told tale nevertheless.
Seems you are too! There’s life in the ole dog yet!
Welcome back!
I always find it amazing when wonderful things like this are discovered
Me too, Beth!
Delightful, Keith, and quite magical.Made me smile – again.
I’m pleased, great to virtually see you again, Jenne!
Definitely a smile generator!!!
That pleases me! Thanks, Vero.
At least he didn’t cut off any body parts in his artistic frustration.
That’s true!
loved the story….
I’m pleased, thank you!
Lovely story
Thanks so much, Sadje.
You’re welcome
A lovely meander into spooky mystery, Keith
Thanks so much, Neil.
I very much enjoyed this, Keith!
Thanks so much, Dale!
Pleasure is mine!
what a ghostly story. just in time for halloween. 🙂
I though so! Thanks, plaridel.
The healing/inspiring sun on his hand. Very nice touch, dear Keith. I love this story of yours.
I’m pleased, thanks so much, Nancy.
Dear Keith
You get extra points for Pablo Frogasso. 😉 At least your MC had his art. Lovely descriptions.
Shalom,
Rochelle
That’s much appreciated, Rochelle!
Lots of intrigue here, Keith. A tale well told!
Thank you so much!
A great artist, I assume… my hubby, perhaps? 😉
Indeed … wonder! Cheers, Chris.
A sunray caressed his weary hand, and a glimpse of heaven was created. Excellent story!
Thanks so much for your kind words, Brenda.
I love this! It reminds me of so many artists from the past who couldn’t sell paintings and now their work is worth millions of dollars. Well done.
Thank you, that was very much in my mind when I wrote this, Alicia.