"The Matter Is Under Discussion"

This undeniably spooky, yet somewhat whimsical watercolor painting has become one of The Haunted Studio's most popular subjects.

It's Halloween, of course, and the neighborhood kids are excitedly beginning their trick-or-treating. They're eagerly approaching the big old house at the top of the hill. All, that is, except the littlest one, there in the purple coat. She's definitely not ready for this! Her brother, though, is only afraid he'll miss out on all the goodies! Can you imagine the dialogue?

The title came to me one day, while watching a negotiator, reporting to the press about an ongoing dispute that everyone knew had reached explosive proportions, placidly reporting that "the matter is under discussion."

How diplomatic! I just had to paint this scene to fit the title.

The house, by the way, really exists, and it stands atop a hill way out near the eastern end of Long Island, New York. I've imagined the scene, of course, and placed my eager (and not-so-eager) trick-or-treaters in the story. The nature of their discussion I'll leave to you.

The Matter Is Under Discussion has been meticulously scanned from my original watercolor painting and digitally printed with fade-resistant inks on specially treated heavyweight watercolor paper. I 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.

LARGE FORMAT PRINT (13" x 19") The image measures 11"" x 16-1/2" on 19" x 13" 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 14" x 11" frame. $59.00, Priority Mail postage FREE in US.

Sorry, the original painting has been sold. To view all original paintings currently available, click here.
The Matter Is Under Discussion 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.