Blogger’s Note: I am researching for a new project. I can’t find a source for one of the best stories to open the work. I don’t even know “the rest of the story.” Have you heard a story like the one below? I cannot remember if this artist was a sculptor, a painter, a Renaissance man, or a composer. If so, could you leave a comment about WHO you think the artist was? If you know a source, would you please link me to it or give me a title and author? Thanks so much.

He was dead.

The odor emanating from his apartment alerted his neighbors. The man was a hermit and aloof, but he was also famous. Everyone in the city knew who he was. They knew his work. And they wanted to see more of it.

He was an artist who thrilled his audiences with every completed work. When they pried open the door to his home and found his body, they also found hundreds of unfinished pieces. Those who knew him and do his work, commented that there were many masterpieces awaiting his touch. But alas, he would never touch them again.