Thursday, May 04, 2006

Home With A View


Here is a new painting. Don't show any real artists...it was just for fun and relaxation. Getting it to a smaller size on the computer caused it to be a bit warped in certain areas, and a bit stretched out in others, and the colors are not as vivid.

I have no clue what I am doing and I don't follow directions very easily. I found a similar picture on an old postcard of the late 1800's. I thought this house was probably a farm house of the 1920's.

painting by Lydia 2006

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh, Mrs. Sherman it is lovely. I have tried to paint myself, however all my paintings turn out to be "abstract" LOL

I absolutely adore your blog and check it each morning. You are a dear friend and definitely an inspiration.
Thank you, Amie Ladd

Anonymous said...

I like it. :-) I love to draw/paint.

Brindusa Panc

Tracy said...

What a lovely painting! Thanks for sharing yet another talent with us, Mrs. Sherman!

Anonymous said...

Don't underestimate your talent, there is a tranquility and love that shines out from that picture. The house looks so pretty and homey and the horizon really draws your eye. Could I please copy it onto the hard-drive on my computer?

Kelli said...

Mrs. Sherman, you are a lady of many talents! I admire the way you’ve created the illusion of depth of field and the choice of colors too. There's an art course by DVD advertised on the net called "the Gluck Method" at http://thegluckmethod.com. The website offers a free online class. It looks very good. When I'm home again, I want to give it a try. I've been teaching myself to draw in my spare time, it's a lot of fun (however I don't have much time for it presently). ….I've always got something to say haven't I?? Sorry 'bout that. It's just, I like to know about everything and take pleasure in many things! I love Homeliving Helper too. Always exciting when you ladies post something new!

Marie said...

I love it.

Lisa said...

It's shaped a bit like my house. My house was built in 1910. :)

Anonymous said...

Lydia,
The painting is beautiful! You have so many lovely talents. If you could put that house anywhere, where would you put it?
Patty

Lydia said...

You are welcome to copy it. I don't have this painting any longer. It was an anniversary gift for my daughter and her husband. He said he wanted a piece of property ;-) He can always pretend like Mary Poppins and jump into the picture, I spose.

Lydia said...

To the lady who wrote about housekeeping, we can put some tips on here in an article that might help. Your comment wouldn't stick, for some reason, but will try to address it soon.

Anonymous said...

It is absolutely beautiful!! I would love to have a house like that.:)

Anonymous said...

Mrs. Sherman, that's a wonderful painting. It speaks to me, and I think that's the most important thing about creating a work of art. The perspective is exciting, the light is beautiful. The tall poplar like trees and their shadows are particularly nice and add a bold touch that just makes the painting. It reminds me of some of the work of "Grandma" Moses.

And yes, I'll admit, I'm a "real" artist! Your daughter and son-in-law are lucky to have such a personal and meaningful gift!

Lydia said...

It wasn't an attempt so much of creating art, as of trying to give my son in law some land.