The Daughters of Ghostwood Plantation

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The Daughters of Ghostwood Plantation

Ghostwood Plantation has been on my mind for a long time now. The classic plantation houses of the Old South have always attracted me, as tangible ghosts of a long dead era. Many of them still stand, of course, and some are still occupied by the living. Others are haunted by their histories, their tragic destinies, and their lonely and neglected existence... not to mention the spirits of that bygone era.

The title shown above was suggested by Robert P., in my "Name The Painting" contest that month

The winning story that follows was submitted by Alabama resident Ella R.

"Few living souls dare tempt the spirits of Ghostwood Plantation, where ancient oaks stand guard over its once-proud manor house. On nights when the shrouded moon floats low and full, a vagrant breeze carries perfume of earth and damp leaves, with just a hint of magnolia, whispering forgotten secrets through swaying curtains of Spanish moss.

"In high-ceilinged chambers and moldering shacks that once knew pride, misery, passion, pain, the moon spills silent silver through gaping windows, upon memory-strewn floors, and only the ghostly daughters of Ghostwood Plantation remain to recount their silent stories in the indigo shadows.

"Hush! Wait! Is that merely the mournful call of a distant loon?"

To capture the spectral presence of Ghostwood Plantation, I have utilized the impressionistic technique you will often find in my paintings, most recently my very popular subject, Phantoms.

The Daughters of Ghostwood Plantation has been meticulously scanned from my finished watercolor and digitally printed with fade-resistant inks on specially treated heavyweight watercolor paper. I will personally inspect your print, sign it, slip it into its protective clear plastic envelope, and include with it a page of helpful framing hints from The Haunted Studio.

Your enthusiastic satisfaction is of course guaranteed. If, for any reason, you are not thrilled with the print you receive, you may return it at my expense for full refund or exchange.

LARGE FORMAT PRINT (13" x 19") The image measures 12" x 18" on 13" x 19" paper. Your finished, perfect print is carefully rolled for mailing to you. $59.00, Priority Mail postage FREE in US.	MEDIUM FORMAT PRINT (11" x 14") The image measures 7-1/2" x 9-1/2", within a charcoal-over-white double mat, plus rigid foam-core backing, ready to drop into any readily available 11" x 14" frame. $59.00, Priority Mail postage FREE in US.
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The Daughters of Ghostwood Plantation is also available in new Small Format size The image measures 6.5" x 4.5" within an 10" x 8" charcoal-over-white double mat, with rigid backing. This size is ideal for framing in any standard 8" x 10" photo frame. Small Format prints may be assorted for best prices: 1 print $29.00; 2 prints $49.00; 3 prints $69.00 For more information about Small Format prints, please click here.