Was Painter Vincent van Gogh killed by a bully?

This is not recent news - definitely not a news-breaking story. But it might be new to some of you. A somewhat recent (2011) biography of the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh by writers Gregory Smith and Steven Naifeh postulates and theorizes that van Gogh was likely killed (shot) by some teenage bullies. In other words, van Gogh did not commit suicide, as commonly believed. Their book is 953 pages long and is titled "Van Gogh, The Life" You can read a review Here. It will save you the trouble of reading the whole book, unless, of course, you are a big fan of van Gogh or very, very serious about your love of art, whatever that is. By the way, I believe the theory about his having been shot. It makes perfect sense to me. 

Irma Driggers

Some time ago, Irma Driggers asked me for a painting I had done. It was a nice painting of a violin which I was very fond of so I hesitated but, I eventually gave in and gave it to her. She was very insistent and persuasive. I think you know what I mean. However, I took a picture of it and I have posted it on the internet. It is entitled Guarnerius. If I ever become a famous painter, it might then be worth a lot of money - maybe even more than $500. Nevertheless, it is extremely unlikely that I will ever be a well-known painter.  Anyway, as far as Irma Driggers is concerned, the painting does have sentimental value. I think she still has it.