tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post3843528971316811896..comments2024-02-04T14:22:41.965-08:00Comments on Don't Unplug Your Hub: Iron Bars Do Not A Prison Make.john bainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15624118202659480062noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-57033717147151965972012-07-23T02:48:34.549-07:002012-07-23T02:48:34.549-07:00The self portrait is an excellent piece of art. We...The self portrait is an excellent piece of art. Well, it's all been said, John, so I'll simply give you a hug. (((YOU))Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-32256595701537605472012-07-23T01:35:28.138-07:002012-07-23T01:35:28.138-07:00I am sorry that you have had a bad time with relat...I am sorry that you have had a bad time with relationships but glad to hear that you are fairly content with your lot at the moment. It seems a much better place than at the time of that haunting self portrait.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-72085953140073552442012-07-22T19:44:03.559-07:002012-07-22T19:44:03.559-07:00By the way, the portrait is strangely beautiful as...By the way, the portrait is strangely beautiful as well as being emotiveDEBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534287655485880530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-89813344273209444022012-07-22T19:42:02.534-07:002012-07-22T19:42:02.534-07:00I am the opposite, I need to be reined in as I hav...I am the opposite, I need to be reined in as I have a " I'm such a wonderful, thoughtful, kind, loving person..... How could you not love me?" Now that kind of thinking has gotten me nowhere either. So the key to true happiness is not what others think of us but what we think of ourselves and being content with who we are.DEBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534287655485880530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-74123697116387843012012-07-22T17:00:45.208-07:002012-07-22T17:00:45.208-07:00Hey, I forgot to mention that the self-portrait is...Hey, I forgot to mention that the self-portrait is superb!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-38180828351613451842012-07-22T16:08:43.766-07:002012-07-22T16:08:43.766-07:00I think that most of us are in some kind of prison...I think that most of us are in some kind of prison.<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-79689934347139754702012-07-22T14:59:55.134-07:002012-07-22T14:59:55.134-07:00I'm sure that there are many who can relate to...I'm sure that there are many who can relate to the prison inside their own head. I'm glad that you were able to break free and finally feel contentment in your life. The self portrait is wonderful. So much emotion showing in one paintingAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-86472845456288080132012-07-22T12:45:01.004-07:002012-07-22T12:45:01.004-07:00I can identify with your feelings that any relatio...I can identify with your feelings that any relationship you're in will fail. I have felt the same all my life. As you know I think I've turned the corner but doubts do keep coming back when I least expect it. You are a very likeable guy and I have been priveledged to have you as a friend.Paulhttp://seasonsfullcircle.blogspot.co.nz/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-58389216086259805732012-07-22T12:23:41.011-07:002012-07-22T12:23:41.011-07:00WOW ! brilliant painting. I got little hairs on th...WOW ! brilliant painting. I got little hairs on the back of my neck prickling when I looked at it. There is so much raw emotion there, love it. <br /><br />There are loads of paintings and painters that I enjoy and get pleasure from viewing but just a special few that really move me. I was in tears in the National Gallery standing close to a V van G and last year when I went to the Musee d'Orsay and saw 17 of them I went into meltdown. <br /><br />The whole post today made very compelling reading. The best bit was that you have found the key. Its all in the phrase "I am quietly content with my lot". Contentment is a wonderful feeling.Eileen Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00058734816956598681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-5314522559624491042012-07-22T11:54:29.665-07:002012-07-22T11:54:29.665-07:00I'm happy to see those bars have finally been ...I'm happy to see those bars have finally been taken down. You've lived a life and a half but where you are now sounds like a good place to be and I'm happy you're happy with it. Your artwork is brilliant!DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-68651016360676396052012-07-22T10:48:13.988-07:002012-07-22T10:48:13.988-07:00Oh my. I see so many emotions in that portrait. Th...Oh my. I see so many emotions in that portrait. There is hurt, hatred, determination, sorrow, longing, maybe even a little hope. How on earth did you manage to capture all that and more? I have always admired your talent but this is extraordinary. It is such a compelling picture. Thank you for sharing it.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-24238257495130465322012-07-22T09:00:31.904-07:002012-07-22T09:00:31.904-07:00Few things are more debilitating and detrimental t...Few things are more debilitating and detrimental than the prisons that we create for ourselves. It is not easy to be set free.<br />As for relationships - - I suppose we have to love ourselves before anyone can love us. Unfortunately, I've discovered this through a lifetime of self-loathing......Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-57830937088672813882012-07-22T08:39:44.683-07:002012-07-22T08:39:44.683-07:00♥♥I love the self portrait...very haunting! I can ...♥♥I love the self portrait...very haunting! I can certainly relate to everything written in the third paragraph(It is the prison in my own head...), so glad the gates are finally open and your mind is finally free!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com