Other Place Barn For this painting I again used a photo I had taken while at my grandparents old farmstead. I am so glad I was able to take the photos I did because who knows the next time I'll have the chance. I would love to paint one time on location, but being so far away from places I grew up using photos is the best alternative. My grandpa actually grew up here where there still stands most of all the original buildings and part of the rock house. From where I took the photo I'm standing down a hill looking up at the barn. If you are familar with the location you understand that it's the best viewpoint of the barn. Standing below your focal point also makes it appear larger. The lighting of the photo was not the best, I had to really look close for detail of the trees and the area that used to be the cow pen. Of course my favorite addition is the sky. I always try to bring to life my paintings this way. It's a great way to add color and emotion. I loved coming here with my grandparents. There are so many memories for me here and this just takes me back.
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Barn Between the Trees This is how I got started back into painting. I had a wonderful opportunity to teach a painting party at my church for a fundraiser. I sat on the painting for quite awhile knowing that I wanted to finish it. To start with, it was very basic and I knew I wanted to add details and make it more of my own style. Through multiple layers and days I settled on this version. Though, I still know if I let myself I could continue to tweak it here and there.
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Andrea Stitt
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