THE DOLL HOUSE
I found this fine old house driving around an aged neighborhood. I stopped and took a picture and decided to go inside if I could. The windows were broken and the general atmosphere was one of serious decline. Once inside I wandered through the rooms looking at the devestation that was all around me. I could only think that once this was a fine elegant home where people lived and enjoyed life. I found an old doll lying under some trash and thought of the child who might have grew up in this house. I sensed memories, history and roots embedded in the house that would soon be lost with its demolition and destruction. 
This work is three photos blended together with a lot of digital brush work done throughout. I did some image adustments on the layers with duplicate layers and opacity changes. also some masking work with the brush.
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Paul (Quixote)...
This is superb, larry. Excellent composition
Larry Butterworth replied
many thanks Paul
helene ruiz
wonderful!
Larry Butterworth replied
appreciate it
Mary Ann Reilly
very creepy. fab
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks Mary Ann
RebeccaT
I always think the very same thing when wandering around these old buildings…all the stories they must have to tell. Fantastic work Larry :).
Larry Butterworth replied
I have a addictiion to going into these kind of places, thanks for the comment Rebecca
RosaCobos
Oh dear….!!!!!
what a dream Larry.
You must feel exhausted and blissful aat the same time.
Such a rooting…
for not letting the doll-child grow and go away.
Fering of loosing our home….
rooted to the intense earth,
still and imitating the force of a tree..
We are walking trees..
counting on subtle and strong vibrations.
The doll wedding the house of black birds.
Omens are not necessary,
Life is fullfilling itself,
even to our own sadness..
Intese beauty emerging from the mud,
the house has eyes, ears and heart,
but if is just newly lent…
by your
inner child.
Rosa (I love it with all my heart, Larry)
Larry Butterworth replied
Rosa thanks for the epic comment, its always worthwhile to have one of your splendid comments, A hug for you
RavenSoul
INCREDIBLE art Larry!
Larry Butterworth replied
many many thanks
Earthmonster
Larry Butterworth replied
many many thanks for the feature, it is greatly appreciated.
Danilo Lejardi
Just perfect, Larry! Both concept and realization are superb!
Larry Butterworth replied
Danilo thanks for your insights, they are always appreciated.
Anji Johnston
What a wonderful imagination you have. Your art really enhances the story that goes along with it.
Larry Butterworth replied
many thanks Anji, I always enjoy a story with the image.
reflector
An awesomely creative piece and a great story !
Larry Butterworth replied
good of you to comment, thanks
Sheila Laurens
Congratulations on you well deserved feature X
Larry Butterworth replied
Your so nice to congrat me, always appreciate it, thanks
Antanas
lovely work, well done
Larry Butterworth replied
many thanks Antanas
Richard George
A well deserved feature for this extremely well done and thought provoking art work…Congratulations
Larry Butterworth replied
I do appreciate the look and comment, thanks
jenseyes
Excellent great addition thank you
Ushna Sardar
Larry Butterworth replied
Ushna thanks so much for your consideration of my work , it is appreciated
coffeebean
Great emotional work, very well done.
Larry Butterworth replied
thanks come back again
Marie Monroe
beautiful, beautiful!
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks Marie for your faves and comments, I appreciate it.
Pip Gerard
your style is so strong. great work!
Larry Butterworth replied
thanks Pip, you are so kind, regards
Imber
What a great imagination you have, well done.
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks Imber, always appreciate a good comment.
Amy Clark
Love it!
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks Amy, come back again
RonnieGinnever
Excellent – reminds me of a Freida Kalho.
Larry Butterworth
Thanks Ronnie, Ya I love Frida Kahlo, maybe there is a influence there, Cheers
Junior Mclean
This looks like a book cover!! Nice!!!
Larry Butterworth replied
Many thanks
Ming Myaskovsky
OH !! Larry, I wished I had a doll house like this one, love your work, your techniques amazes me! :)
Larry Butterworth replied
Ming I always love to have a comment from you, thanks so much and come back anytime
Louise Cooke
wow, what a dramatic artwork! Love the atmosphere you’ve created here…intense and quite spooky!
Larry Butterworth replied
thanks Louise, its appreciated
Donna I
Great find Larry!All interwoven to create such a magical image!! Well done!!
Larry Butterworth replied
Happy to have your comment, Thanks very much
Colleen Milburn
Wow.
shanghaiwu
AMAZING and highly creative
Larry Butterworth replied
many many thanks