Poetry in Light

• oil on canvas panel
• 8x10
• Daily Paintworks
• http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/717271

Painting a barn is always a fun project.  All look somewhat weathered to me and most look a little

 (or a lot) 

rundown.  Most painters agree that a not so beautiful scene will often make the

best painting....although I don't think I can put the reason in words.

I painted this one with my plein air group but also did more work in my studio,  Once I get it away from the subject matter I can be more objective and often see something that I want to "improve."

I am including a photo of the barn from where I was standing.  It's always fun to see

what was really there.

Hunter Farm Pond

8x10

oil on canvas panel

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150.00

This was painted yesterday morning at Hunter Farm. Our little group meets at a different place each Tuesday for a painting session. There is nothing like painting plein air on a lovely warm, but not hot, day.

We have been to Hunter Farm numerous times because everywhere one looks there is a potential painting. I always walk around

for a few minutes to see what's new but mostly to observe the light on a subject.  Then I have to

be sure I can find a place in the shade to set up.  Many artists carry an

umbrella so they can set up anywhere, but I hate to have one

more thing to carry!

Painting en Plein Air

The Hay Barn, Hunter Farm

10x8

oil on canvas panel

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It's Seen Better Days

8x8

oil on canvas panel

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Today's weather was wonderfully warm, allowing the Plein Air Group to meet and paint. Our location was Hunter Farm, a place we've painted before but never tire. I did two paintings this morning without ever moving my easel--that's how much "stuff" there is to paint!

Stegal Mini Farm, Marshville, NC

8x10, oil on canvas panel

The Barn, The Shed, Down on the Farm, Union County, NC (sold)

8x10, oil on canvas panel
95.00
email: gatlinsnipes@hotmail.com

The Red Hay Wagon Behind the Barn

8x10, oil on canvas panel
95.00
If interested in buying this painting, please email me at gatlinsnipes@hotmail.com

Don't forget to put your name in the drawing for the free painting. See the July 27th post for instructions.

Dappled Light on Farm Buildings

8x10, oil on canvas panel
95.00, includes shipping

Farm Buildings with Silo

8x10, oil on canvas panel
95.00, includes shipping

Farm House and Barn

8x8, oil on canvas panel
95.00, includes shipping
For purchase, please email me: gatlinsnipes@hotmail.com

Farm Buildings, Afternoon (sold)

8x10, oil on canvas panel
$95.00, free shipping in US
Email me if interested. gatlinsnipes@hotmail.com

Farmhouse, Fairview, NC (sold)

8x8, oil on canvas panel

This scene is from a working farm close to Asheville, NC. One family has owned it for several generations. When I visit I feel as if I've gone back in time when most of the US was rural and most of the people were farmers. All the grandchildren come here to ride horses.

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