Rapp Farmhouse

 

I just can't resist painting a rambling old farmhouse - and this one is amazing!  Plenty of historic charm here on Solar Acres Farm, and pen and ink was the perfect medium to capture the lines and angles of this place.  A family farm, passed down through generations, this place is a treasure in St. James, Missouri.  It is so fun to step into a place for a day, and paint three different slices of it's character, in three different mediums. I love this artist life so much!  Happy Independence Day!  Painting number 3831 in 3831 days. ❤️🇺🇲

Gazebo Garden

 

What a wonderful day spent painting on the Solar Acres Farm!  After two other paintings of the old farmhouse, I just HAD to paint this gazebo garden before leaving!  A Century Farm that has been in one family since 1910, this place is rich in history and so very paintable!  With the list of many paintable subjects, the garden color won me over.  With only an hour left to paint, I went in hard and fast with my paint, capturing the spirit of this place.  I'm so happy this painting will reside right here, hanging on the walls of this farmhouse.  Painting number  3800 in 3800 days.