Bob Greene : Discovery of Van ##itas painting points up understanding of the artist . He says Van Gogh struggled with his art -- and depression -- when young , but art endured . He says art in all its forms is like message in a message , sent from the mind of man to the ages . Greene : Art , whether Phil Everly or van Gogh , keeps people 's perceptions alive .
Bob Greene : Discovery of Van Gogh painting points up immortality of the artist . He says Van Gogh struggled with his art -- and depression -- died young , but art endured . He says art in all its forms is like message in a bottle , sent from the mind of artist to the ages . Greene : Art , whether Phil Everly or van Gogh , keeps artist 's perceptions alive .