Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Ranch Sheds


Ranch Sheds
Oil on board, 6" x 6"
$125 plus $6 shipping in U.S.
SOLD


Some typical eastern Oregon ranch sheds, added onto a piece at a time over the years.

And here's some video I shot of the waxing moon Sunday night.



18 comments:

Sonya Johnson said...

Love it, Don. There is something really appealing to me about snow on rustic, simple buildings like sheds and barns, and you've captured whatever that is. Plus, it could be anywhere in the west or southwest - I've seen this many times before.

Gary Keimig said...

great warm tones in this painting Don. Makes one like winter. looks as though those clouds across the moon are in a hurry to get to Wyoming where they can do their wintery deed.

lochinvarwelsh said...

The moon video has the same mesmerizing appeal as the OPB Yule Log. So simple & serene. Why do I keep watching? :)

Don Gray said...

Thanks, Sonya. Yes, these little hardscrabble buildings are pretty common in the rural west, aren't they?

Don Gray said...

Hi Gary--thanks for the encouragement. Yeah, those clouds are in a rush, aren't they?

Don Gray said...

It's that old magical moon, lochinvarwelsh--got you in its spell! :^)

SamArtDog said...

Not ignoring your red sheds, but wow! the moon cutting negative shapes out of the night sky is amazing!

Anonymous said...

i don't know anyone who can capture the imagination as you do with your short videos. will there be a moon series cos those images are wonderful.
and i love these rustic sheds.

Susan Hediger-Matteson said...

I really like this painting. It makes me want to stay and explore it. Takes me back to my parents farm.

Don Gray said...

Oh man, Sam--why did I try to compete with the moon?!

Don Gray said...

Thanks, Rahina. Yes, with my filmmaking skills I imagine Steven Spielberg's getting just a little nervous by now.

Don Gray said...

Thanks, Susan--glad it taps good memories.

Diane Hoeptner said...

Waxing Moon: Wonderful! Mother Nature at her finest. If you ever give up the painting thing, I think a career in Hollywood awaits. (:

Becky Joy said...

Loved watching this. Very good job.

Don Gray said...

I'd better get to the tanning bed if I'm going to hang with the Hollywood crowd, Diane! Thanks for the visit.

Don Gray said...

Thanks for coming by, Becky. I enjoyed visiting your blog and seeing your new work.

hmuxo said...

Love this shed Don! Rustic sheds and barns are one of my favorites in painting.. Makes me want to go out West again! I have so many photos of barns that I took all over this beautiful country of ours!!

Don Gray said...

Thanks for the visit and comment, hmuxo.