I've been collecting original paintings for a few years now and love when I find ones depicting old farms.
I found this one while doing a book signing at my friend's antique shop (Forget-me-Not) in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. One of my favorite things to do after buying a painting is to find out about the artist.
And although I haven't found anything on this particular artist yet, the real fun is getting to see the artist's vision on my wall every day.
It's gorgeous! What a treasure. The colors are wonderful. I'm crazy about all kinds of art (and consider lots of 'non art' to be art), but there's something really special about old oil paintings. Congratulations on your fabulous find! :)
Posted by: Farmgirl Susan | February 08, 2010 at 01:05 PM
Beautiful!
I, too, love obtaining old original art. I kills me to find them in thrift stores for next to no cost. Their loss is my gain, right, though?
Posted by: Amy | January 26, 2010 at 08:50 AM
That's a beautiful painting!
Posted by: Nicole | January 23, 2010 at 06:55 PM
Well, you just never know. Someday we'll turn on Antiques Roadshow and there you'll be. With your mouth in a surprised "O", telling one of the Keno twins that you "just can't believe it." And we'll all say that we knew you back when you innocently thought it was just a nice picture.
Posted by: tara | January 21, 2010 at 09:29 PM
I will have to post mine for you...I got one on ebay for 1.99. It makes me so happy everytime I look at it.
Living among the farms just makes me smile and relax a little more.
Take care of yourself
Janet
Posted by: Janet Doherty | January 21, 2010 at 03:32 PM
I love art but my taste always seem to be a mix of everything. How lovely that you collect paintings of farms. Mine would probably go better together with a theme.
Posted by: Apron Thrift Girl | January 21, 2010 at 02:55 PM
what a beautiful painting. i just started looking for paintings at estate sales to go in my home. i havent found any yet, but i keep looking. such treasures.
blessings,
aimee
Posted by: aimee | January 21, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Beautiful. I love seeing other people's collections. I seem to have so many and quite a few of my friends have none! I can hardly imagine! Thank you for sharing. How wonderful if you were to find information on the artist.
Posted by: Mermaid Debbie | January 21, 2010 at 06:38 AM
Love that painting! I've been collecting farmhouse paintings for a couple years now and have about 8 that I love! All mine have the common theme of a red building or roof though which is a favorite color of mine :0) Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Katy
Posted by: Katy | January 20, 2010 at 07:35 PM
Love collecting old art too. :) Great piece you found.
Smiles,
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa Sheeley | January 20, 2010 at 04:26 PM
It's beautiful. I love old farms, and barns.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 20, 2010 at 01:27 PM
Way to go! Idaho! We live Boise, Idaho!!! Wahooo! Totally love this painting!
Posted by: The Lady of the House | January 20, 2010 at 01:24 PM
Love this painting!
Posted by: Stevie | January 20, 2010 at 12:58 PM
It's beautiful - the light and colors . . .
Posted by: D'Anna | January 20, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Very pretty painting!
-FringeGirl
Posted by: the domestic fringe | January 20, 2010 at 10:37 AM
I collect little barn paintings, too! They make me happy.
Posted by: Flower Patch Farmgirl | January 20, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Love the colors. Hope you let us know if and when you find out about the artist.
Posted by: Jamie | January 20, 2010 at 10:10 AM
IT'S VERY BEAUTIFUL..IT REMINDS ME OF A UTAH ARTIST, LACONT STEWERT. THERE'S SOMETHING REAL AND ALIVE ABOUT ART, I LOVE IT TOO! COME SAY HI :D
Posted by: Julie Harward | January 20, 2010 at 09:45 AM
What a great painting. Just moments before reading your post I was thinking about some paitings that I have sold.I was wodering where they are now. Never thought that someone might be wondering about me the artist.
Joy...............always
Posted by: Joy | January 20, 2010 at 09:38 AM
it's colours are gorgeous...I wonder how old it is...
Thanks for sharing...
Char
Posted by: Charlotta | January 20, 2010 at 09:10 AM
So pretty. I am excited to see more of your collection.
Posted by: Jennifer D | January 20, 2010 at 08:35 AM
okay, I *love* this painting. you ever decide to sell this, I call dibs! ;)
Posted by: Kare | January 20, 2010 at 08:14 AM