farmhouse

Farm in the Off-season

Art, watercolor
11” x 14” watercolor

A cold, possibly windy scene, yet well-lit enough to include some warmth. the hills far off in the distance are catching light too for further illumination and interest. But dark shadows lurk in the foreground to suggest there is more going on here than meets the eye. The sky; stormy, but will it snow or rain or will we have wind gusts strong enough to knock over a backyard swing-set? Who knows, but hopefully you’ve enjoyed this painting and that it caused you to feel warm, cold, concerned, or something else.

Sunrise On the Horizon

Art, Outdoor Adventure, watercolor

Sometimes inspirations for new painting pop up in my mind years after a photo was originally taken. A couple of years ago, on a hazy morning, the sun had just started to climb up on the horizon in a farm field. I was on my way to work when I saw this picturesque moment in my peripheral view. Unwilling to simply drive by, I took the photo, which a recently painted (below).

Sunrise on the Horizon (w/c 14”x 20”)

This painting can be found here for sale.

Have a great day!

Red Barn Winter Landscape in Watercolor

Art, Outdoor Adventure, watercolor

A local photographer, Cindy Plumb Bishop, captured a stunning image of a Red Barn in snowy New York State, which inspired me to paint the scene in watercolor. Places close to home are some of my favorites to paint, as it helps to enhance my awareness of where I live. This scene is simple, yet effective in creating visual interest because of the dramatic contrast between the snow and the red barn. If you’re looking to do a quick and simple painting, scenes like this make terrific subject matter. Not a lot of detail, no fuss, just great color combinations.

Red Barn Winter Landscape (watercolor on Arches Rough paper)

I’ve also recorded a time lapse video of the painting process.

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