| Red Wall, Blue Sky
Acrylic on board, 5" x 7"
$125.00 + $6.00 shipping in US. | SOLD
| Rural architecture around here is usually pretty straightforward and no-nonsense, you don't see a lot of ornamentation. This complex of buildings no doubt grew organically according to need, form following function.
But the beauty in these austerely simple shapes is undeniable. I couldn't resist the wonderful geometry of afternoon shadows, and the intensity of those red walls against the blue sky. | |
10 comments:
You're a man after my own heart with this one Don!
I love this too, Don. I'm so glad you saw it and put it on canvas!
This is a scene that many would overlook, but I'm glad you didnot. I am sure function was foremost to the form when these were built. Shelter trumped art form on these farms. It was only later people who came along the way appreciated what they saw in them, dont you think? To me, they stir feelings of nostalgia for days gone by. Barb
Hi Cooper--thanks a bunch!
Thanks, Diana.
I agree, Barb. Maybe they couldn't go too far wrong with form following function, but I think these "unschooled" farmer/builders often showed an eye for satisfying design and proportion that rivaled a trained architect's.
I agree this is one cool painting...
Hi Sylvia--thank you!
Love how farm buildings seem to grow and connect one building to another.
I know there are a lot in the Northeast that all were connected to get to the animals in the cold winter without going outside. I love looking at them.
I've always loved those connected buildings as well, Frank. I'm enjoying your posts on your Maine painting holiday--looks like a great time.
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