Rural Quilt

"Rural Quilt" 4" x 12" Oil on wrapped canvas

As I drove across Wisconsin last week I saw what the change of season offers to those of us who observe — rural quilts. No, not actual quilts, not even barn quilts, but the patchwork that the farmers create when they plant a variety of crops on the rolling hills. Hedges, fences and tree lines "stitch" the seams between alfalfa, oats, wheat, corn and rye. 

I'll be going back to LaCrosse in a couple of weeks to paint in another plein air competition. The colors will continue to change between now and then… much to my liking.

Carol

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Head In The Clouds

"Head In The Clouds" 7" x 5" Oil on canvas panel

I painted these twin silos tonight while my vegetable painting dried in areas that I dared not touch while wet.  I met these two guys on a recent trip to Bull Valley.  They were two fine specimens of their species — concrete, tall and handsomely sturdy.

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Homage to Wolf Kahn

"Homage to Wolf Kahn" 11" x 14" Oil on wrapped canvas

One of my followers mentioned Wolf Kahn in a conversation we had over the weekend.  She told me she was a fan, so I described this painting, and promised to post it.  Here it is for everyone to see. If you know the title, please let me know. 

In an attempt to simplify my work, a few months ago, I painted a copy of one of Wolf Kahn's images.  I don't recall the title, but it was in the palette of colors I wanted to explore, so I copied it relatively closely.  Understand, it's not my own composition or subject matter, but a copy.  Have you ever known me to paint like this, besides?

Carol

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