This was a fun challenge for me as I LOVE to read! I probably read close to 50 books a year. So I don't have a favorite book...I have a number of favorites. For this card I went back to a book I read many, many years ago. It's called Being There by Jerzy Kosinski. It's about gardener named Chance (also known as Chauncey Gardiner), a simple man yet one who has a profound influence on the people he meets. It's a satirical look at the influences of media, politics, and business and the perhaps gullible nature of those so willing to follow anyone they believe is the next great leader. Hmmm....though this was written in the 1970's it almost sounds eerily contemporary (once again I profess a balanced commentary here). It's a great read....funny and you just can't help but be drawn in to the Chance character. (FYI-It's also a wonderful movie starring Peter Sellers).
I watercolored this and then added a portion of the lattice die..I wanted to make it look as if you were looking into Chance's garden. And there he is looking in as well.
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2016 GMT Views: 986
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Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40386
Fri, Mar 04, 2016 @ 2:45 PM
Wow, Polly, this is a fantastic card, I really love how you have used part of the lattice die! Terrific sentiment and love your little man looking up to the flowers! I have not read your chosen book but have seen the movie, being Peter Sellers fans!
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Fri, Mar 04, 2016 @ 6:35 PM
I love your card and the intriguing explanation about the story. I especially love the way you used the lattice die cut. I always smile whenever I see your cards, they are so distinctive and amazing.
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Fri, Mar 04, 2016 @ 7:36 PM
It is an interesting take with the garden being larger than like. I have not read the book, but it seems like that might have been representative! Great inspired piece!
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Sat, Mar 05, 2016 @ 12:33 PM
A wonderful book!! Good choice, and wasn't he a fabulous character!! Love your card!!
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