The Painting
Interesting, indeed31 total reviews
Comment from reconciled
Hello Heaven....-smile- very well done...from "Sigmund".....it just gets prettier....wonder what he'd think about me saying pretty....I never used to...hm...any way, the ending...was ...a shock...as your attention I'm sure...however I would change it...what did he say.....o shit......ahh yep...I would change to that artist ...o...I don't remember...I'm sure its on yotube though....haha....um....they compared him to Picasso....what the hecks his name Jimi...c'mone...its on the tip of your tongue...let me see....-kiss-....you know cause the ...the other guy was ...telling Sigmund ...you know he didn't really like it....so in the end if he was to read out loud a famous...respected artist.....um....why Hitler...did he paint....I love your writing dear...it calms me...soothes....like comfortable-s suppose to...but why Hitler honey....its me isn't it...-headshake-....I don't understand again sweetie please explain it me....-smile- love you Michael
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2014
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Hello Heaven....-smile- very well done...from "Sigmund".....it just gets prettier....wonder what he'd think about me saying pretty....I never used to...hm...any way, the ending...was ...a shock...as your attention I'm sure...however I would change it...what did he say.....o shit......ahh yep...I would change to that artist ...o...I don't remember...I'm sure its on yotube though....haha....um....they compared him to Picasso....what the hecks his name Jimi...c'mone...its on the tip of your tongue...let me see....-kiss-....you know cause the ...the other guy was ...telling Sigmund ...you know he didn't really like it....so in the end if he was to read out loud a famous...respected artist.....um....why Hitler...did he paint....I love your writing dear...it calms me...soothes....like comfortable-s suppose to...but why Hitler honey....its me isn't it...-headshake-....I don't understand again sweetie please explain it me....-smile- love you Michael
Comment Written 08-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2014
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What are you doing. Thank you but I just wanted you to tell me which one and you still haven't. Dear sweet man. Thank you. Wink...
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and thank you for correct me....I knew I was missing some....ahh...one...-wink-
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the first one ...I like the best....because its you....-smile-...but Sigmunds okay too...-wink-
Comment from mauial
Loved the ending considering the opinion of his painting being trying the artist thought life is meaningless. Really good story.
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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Loved the ending considering the opinion of his painting being trying the artist thought life is meaningless. Really good story.
Comment Written 28-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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mauial, thank you ever so much for stopping by to read and reivew my work. I am truly humbled and so appreciative. jlsavell
Comment from Fleedleflump
I always find it fascinating to wonder what historical figures were really like, on a one to one level. All we're left by history is a mish-mash of propaganda, slewed preceptions and opinions to mix with people's memories of events they experienced from a single angle. I grew up in the 80s, and we've already got to the point where the popular representation of the decade is nothing like I remember it.
Anyway, I'm heading off topic. What I mean is that I enjoyed joining you as you studied Hitler's painting. This is almost like a very early Cracker, as Freud and Carl try to divine his personality from his expression. Great fun, and believably written. I very much enjoyed.
Mike
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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I always find it fascinating to wonder what historical figures were really like, on a one to one level. All we're left by history is a mish-mash of propaganda, slewed preceptions and opinions to mix with people's memories of events they experienced from a single angle. I grew up in the 80s, and we've already got to the point where the popular representation of the decade is nothing like I remember it.
Anyway, I'm heading off topic. What I mean is that I enjoyed joining you as you studied Hitler's painting. This is almost like a very early Cracker, as Freud and Carl try to divine his personality from his expression. Great fun, and believably written. I very much enjoyed.
Mike
Comment Written 27-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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Mike, hello. I am thrilled you stopped by. thank you ever so much. Your review means a great deal to me, for I consider you a top notch writer. oh goodness, thank you friend. I hope to catch up to your work very soon.. jimi
Comment from Fluffyhead
I feel a little smarter reading this. The ending really threw me. It makes sense that hitler's painting would reflect his character and the emptiness of his soul
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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I feel a little smarter reading this. The ending really threw me. It makes sense that hitler's painting would reflect his character and the emptiness of his soul
Comment Written 26-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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Fluffyhead, once again thank you ever so much. I have not the words to express my gratitude.. jlsavell
Comment from Hitcher
Well, I loved that little twist at the end, and with that twist the untold story of the angel of death fell nicely into place. Did you every see the movie Dead Zone with a young Christopher Walken? I think they asked a question in that movie about Hitler, if you could of seen his future before it happened, even as a child, could you of killed him right then and there? Child or not!
It was an inspired write Jimi, thoroughly enjoyable friend!
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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Well, I loved that little twist at the end, and with that twist the untold story of the angel of death fell nicely into place. Did you every see the movie Dead Zone with a young Christopher Walken? I think they asked a question in that movie about Hitler, if you could of seen his future before it happened, even as a child, could you of killed him right then and there? Child or not!
It was an inspired write Jimi, thoroughly enjoyable friend!
Comment Written 26-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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Hitcher, hitcher, where are you? We are never on here at the same time. Yes, I read the Dead Zone. I do not remember that part though. thank you ever so much my wonderful friend.. jimi
Comment from Newsome
An excellent story, Jimi. Very well written as all of your creations are. I liked this part especially:
It is as if the artist is trying to convey that life is meaningless and natural beauty is flawed.The flowers, they are wilted and parched, lifeless. It is quite depressing, at least for me."
Very descriptive of Hitler's frame of mind or lack thereof.
In closing, Freud would have had a field day with Adolph Hitler! Again, excellent creation, my very talented friend!
You deserve an A+ on this write!
Newsome
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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An excellent story, Jimi. Very well written as all of your creations are. I liked this part especially:
It is as if the artist is trying to convey that life is meaningless and natural beauty is flawed.The flowers, they are wilted and parched, lifeless. It is quite depressing, at least for me."
Very descriptive of Hitler's frame of mind or lack thereof.
In closing, Freud would have had a field day with Adolph Hitler! Again, excellent creation, my very talented friend!
You deserve an A+ on this write!
Newsome
Comment Written 26-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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Newsome, wowo, I apologize for the delay in expressing my sincere gratitude for your review and for your loyal support. I shall continue writing, at least for a while.. thank you so much my wonderful friend.. jimi
Comment from Eleanor Buron
Like O. Henry, you have a surprise ending. Throughout this short story the character of the artist is in the background yet it is the thread you cleverly stitch into the details. The reader's interest mounts and when the artist's name is read you have the perfect denouement to a great short story
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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Like O. Henry, you have a surprise ending. Throughout this short story the character of the artist is in the background yet it is the thread you cleverly stitch into the details. The reader's interest mounts and when the artist's name is read you have the perfect denouement to a great short story
Comment Written 26-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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Elly, thank you once again for such a wonderful review. I am always so appreciative when a writer of your calibre reads my work.. again thank you... jimi
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Oh . .oh . oh - I like the fact you think I have calibre LOL - If that be so, then what's the next level up? Because I aspire to be as good as you!
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Girl, you are better than me.. much better.. I was thinking the same of you!!
Comment from MumEsGirl
I enjoyed this well written story with a twist. Had Freud met Adolf it is hard to say who would have needed help.
This was interesting as it ws an original topic. Look forward to reading more of your work
kate
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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I enjoyed this well written story with a twist. Had Freud met Adolf it is hard to say who would have needed help.
This was interesting as it ws an original topic. Look forward to reading more of your work
kate
Comment Written 26-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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MumEsGirl, thank you ever so much for stopping by to read and review my work. I am thrilled you enjoyed this work... jlsavell
Comment from Jewell McChesney
Oh drat, Jimi! My desire is to award you with a sixer but to no avail! This was an intriguing read. I half expected the artist to be his patient referred to in the first paragraph.
The ending is a wonderful treat and very clever.
Love the continued hint of suspense throughout and your terrific use of verbiage!
You're awesome.
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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Oh drat, Jimi! My desire is to award you with a sixer but to no avail! This was an intriguing read. I half expected the artist to be his patient referred to in the first paragraph.
The ending is a wonderful treat and very clever.
Love the continued hint of suspense throughout and your terrific use of verbiage!
You're awesome.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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Jewlel, thank you so very much. I am truly humbled. Truly... jimi
Comment from Dave M
Jimi,
This is an excellent story about Adolf Hitler's failed attempt to become an artist, and Sigmund Freud's happening to meet him. Is the picture you used something Hitler painted? I have seen reproductions of his work, and they seem rigid and lifeless.
I enjoyed this read and have a couple of comments:
"His office was just a few blocks north of RingstraBe, a broad boulevard with..." Your attempt to form a German double-s didn't work out, not with Evil Eddie. You may as well name the boulevard as "Ringstrasse."
"Yes, Carl, (you need a space here) I happen to concur with you."
Dave
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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Jimi,
This is an excellent story about Adolf Hitler's failed attempt to become an artist, and Sigmund Freud's happening to meet him. Is the picture you used something Hitler painted? I have seen reproductions of his work, and they seem rigid and lifeless.
I enjoyed this read and have a couple of comments:
"His office was just a few blocks north of RingstraBe, a broad boulevard with..." Your attempt to form a German double-s didn't work out, not with Evil Eddie. You may as well name the boulevard as "Ringstrasse."
"Yes, Carl, (you need a space here) I happen to concur with you."
Dave
Comment Written 25-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2012
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Dave, once again thank you so very much for all your reviews and for your continued support of my work... jimi