Barns and Countryside
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Winter Pasture
52” X 28” Framed $1,295 (At The Galleria, Holland, Michigan) |
Growing up and spending most of his life in the Midwest, Michael has developed a love of the countryside and a fascination with one of the region's most iconic symbols - the barn. "I am sure Durenda has lost track of how many times I have asked her to take a quick cell-phone photo of an old barn, as we are driving through Michigan or Indiana," he notes.
"Midwest barns, regardless of which state you are in, come in just a few basic shapes and a just few basic colors - predominantly shades of red or white, of course." Michael notes. "And I have come to learn that the shapes most common in a particular region are related to the heritage of the original settlers and farmers."
"But beyond that, every barn is different, in terms of its history, how it has weathered, and most importantly, in terms of the stories it could tell. Some barns are so old and neglected that they have almost seem to be melting into the earth."
All paintings are original oils, and all are nicely framed or executed "gallery style," with the painting extended over the edges of the canvas. Prices are exclusive of shipping costs (if any), and Michigan sales tax (not applicable to paintings purchased to be shipped out of state).
"Midwest barns, regardless of which state you are in, come in just a few basic shapes and a just few basic colors - predominantly shades of red or white, of course." Michael notes. "And I have come to learn that the shapes most common in a particular region are related to the heritage of the original settlers and farmers."
"But beyond that, every barn is different, in terms of its history, how it has weathered, and most importantly, in terms of the stories it could tell. Some barns are so old and neglected that they have almost seem to be melting into the earth."
All paintings are original oils, and all are nicely framed or executed "gallery style," with the painting extended over the edges of the canvas. Prices are exclusive of shipping costs (if any), and Michigan sales tax (not applicable to paintings purchased to be shipped out of state).
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