tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post7211248742982646496..comments2024-03-03T15:13:42.413-03:30Comments on Illustrated Life: Mackenzie King EstateJeanette Jobsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-25569146103927189472009-04-19T14:21:00.000-02:302009-04-19T14:21:00.000-02:30The bluey-whites and yellowy-greens in the foliage...The bluey-whites and yellowy-greens in the foliage are so beautiful together! And the greys and pinks compliment them so subtly. Just lovely, so sensitive.laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11999450626008299190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-45246545473173050682009-04-18T22:33:00.000-02:302009-04-18T22:33:00.000-02:30Thanks Jennifer. Most likely King had a replica o...Thanks Jennifer. Most likely King had a replica of the coat of arms created, as were all his ruins replicated pieces for the most part.<br /><br />Its good to see where the line between abstract and representational art lies sometimes Rose. Its always interesting to see how simple strokes can indicate form and value.<br /><br />Charlene, I can just imagine the chatter of the tourists as the facts about King were revealed. The Estate does have a unique feel to it.Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-58106270987320993592009-04-18T18:39:00.000-02:302009-04-18T18:39:00.000-02:30You've done a great job of capturing the odd atmos...You've done a great job of capturing the odd atmosphere at MacKenzie King's collection of ruins. Reminds me of a similar visit, on another brilliant day -- with the quiet broken not just by footsteps and birdsong, but the bewildered comments of American tourists, who had apparently never heard of this aspect our longest-serving Prime Minister's life, as they read the various information plaques.Charlene Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13845504349975059383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-76952835341946132832009-04-18T12:30:00.000-02:302009-04-18T12:30:00.000-02:30Such loose work here Jeanette...but still very rec...Such loose work here Jeanette...but still very recognizable...very nice.Rose Weltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313411909909580181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-83172917017763910732009-04-18T07:44:00.000-02:302009-04-18T07:44:00.000-02:30looks like a great place to visit, thanks for the ...looks like a great place to visit, thanks for the link<br /><br />"Coat of Arms of the original Parliament Buildings in Britain."<br />really? thats neat and makes me wonder how he got it (i can't seem to find it on google)Jennifer Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908250338974537noreply@blogger.com