30 October 2009

Synchronicity

There is a story behind this painting:



SOLD: 9 x 12 inches, oil on Belgian linen

Four weeks ago I took my father for a minor operation to the suburb of a city 40 miles away and while I was waiting for him to come out of surgery I took a drive into the historical town centre to walk around and take some photos.
I saw this 18th century door and brass knocker and thought it would make a nice composition:
The square, the circle and the almost triangle of the shadow - I left the knocker at an angle on purpose so that it wasn't too symmetrical.

Then, last week I had to take dad for an eye examination to the same city (but this time in the centre), we didn't know where the clinic was so we printed a map from Google maps, when we found the road we were looking for, we counted the doors down to number 9 and guess which door we were standing outside .... yes, this one, this was were the appointment was for.
What drew me to that door weeks ago in a city with thousands of ancient and small streets - I have no idea!
The chances must be millions to one of this happening ... weird huh!



15 comments:

  1. Beautiful story- synchronicity is one of the million poetical gifts given on that here and now traveling. Wonderful painting too, with an interesting symbolism.

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  2. I think everything happens for a reason, there is not real "coincidence" in certain events. Tha fact that we don't understand why doesn't make them random... how was that for 10:42 am.? ;)
    Great painting, as usual, hope your dad is doing well
    Best regards,
    Carolina

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  3. Great synchronicity and what a beautiful painting. We have a blog on synchronicity and would love to re-post this story. Hope you'll drop by.
    Thanks -
    Trish MacGregor
    www.ofscarabs.blogspot.com

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  4. Paul, it’s a great story and this painting turned out wonderful.
    thank you for visiting my blog. your comments have eased my mind tremendously..:)
    Janet

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  5. hi paul, i'm coming to your place from trish and rob macgregor's - what a great story yours is! love it! and love your image! beautiful!

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  6. Incredible work and incredible story Paul-I think this work could constitute as one of those cases of remote viewing.

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  7. a door handle... or a work of art within a work of art? i feel a series coming... it is just wonderful!

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  8. Hello Paul
    I believe there are reasons for everything, I think its all planned out and you got to where you were going a little early.
    Great painting paul and I Hope your Dads OK
    Keith

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  9. Great story and painting!Your work is stunning. Thank you for visiting my blog. Can you believe I once was a realist painter?! Happy Painting! Lisa

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  10. Wow! Paul, you have knocked me over! I am so appreciative that you stopped by to look at my blog... and took the time to comment! I am a huge admirer of your work and have enjoyed looking at your amazing posts time and time again. You are definitely a bookmarked favorite!

    And this painting and story gave me chills... in a good way!

    Nicki

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  11. Hi Paul, Thanks for stopping by my blog. This is the first time I have seen your work - just amazing. I use winsor newton too. Love the story about the door knocker - very freaky in a good way.

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  12. Facinating story! I wonder what the next chapter will be? Outstanding painting.

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  13. Bizarre coincidence, lovely painting. That's an especially wonderful green you've created. Greens are hard.

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  14. Love the painting, and the story is a great example of how artists find their inspiration. Best of luck to your dad.

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  15. Ok, that's truly freaky, Paul!

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