Monday, October 1, 2012

"Thank You Old Barn!" Oil Panel 14" x 20"


"Thank You Old Barn!"

I am so very lucky to live in a section of New England where there are still many small family owned farms.  I pass by this barn almost every day.  I thought it was such a strong and courageous structure.  It certainly has worked hard over the years.  It deserved to be "painted"!  (No pun intended!)  After getting permission from my friend the farmer I did this quick oil sketch.  I may finish it later and give it to him as a gift!  Or I may frame it and give it to him as is!
Happy Autumn!  Hug a farmer!

10 comments:

  1. Well, I think it is great as is...it has a lot of charm. I agree, it's worked hard, it deserves to be immortalized!

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    1. Thanks Celeste! I will take your sound advice! Now to frame it and go to the farm!
      Keep painting! I love your newest "block" painting!
      Michael

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  2. i love this...the colors, the light on the door...
    now I'm off to find a farmer!

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  3. Kim!
    Thank you for visiting and writing such very kind words.
    I will be checking your blog for farm paintings!
    Take care.
    Michael

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  4. Ciao,
    in questo periodo di crisi, potrebbe essere considerato un'emblema!
    Un manifesto!
    E' un fienile ma potrebbe benissimo rappresentare la situazione odierna...verso il crollo!
    Ciao, ciao, Floriana

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  5. Ciao my very talented Italian artist friend Floriana!
    Thank you for your very interesting and exciting comments. When you write about my work I am always very happy because you see wonderful things in my work and make think!
    My wife's family is from Trieste, Italia. They are very happy to read your comments coming from their wonderful homeland!
    Your USA art buddy,
    Michael

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  6. You and your paint brush certainly captured the weathering and character of this old stately barn. I believe your farmer friend will cherish it forever!

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  7. Thank you Susan.
    I hope to bring the painting to the farm later on this week.
    Let's hope they like it.
    Michael

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  8. do another one of these....I so totally love it

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    1. Thank you Celeste! I will be going to another farm in the area soon to paint!
      Thanks for your encouragement.
      (I love your "Paint Urban" post.)
      Michael

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