Looking Down On The Farm
by Ellen Levinson
Title
Looking Down On The Farm
Artist
Ellen Levinson
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
Looking Down on the Farm was inspired by pictures from my daughter's recent hot air balloon ride over some of the countryside of upstate New York. For some parts of the ride they were low enough for people to see them and wave and cheer them on! Cross one off her bucket list!
The red color that one sees on so many barns is believed to come from one of two things.European farmers,centuries ago, used linseed oil to seal the wood of the barn and added blood from a recently slaughtered animal to oil mixture.The paint turned from a bright red to a darker red-orange as it dried. The other theory is that the farmers added rust to the oil mixture which tinted it and helped to retard the growth of mold and fungus on the barn. Perhaps they used both together,This tradition of red barns came with them to America.
When paints were produced commercially, the reds were among the cheapest - and the tradition of red barns continued.Now white is also a common color - but other colors are also used.
A silo (Greek siros,meaning "pit for holding grain") is a structure for storing bulk materials. In agriculture ,silos are used to store grain or silage which is fermented feed. Silos are most commonly used for the bulk storage of grain, coal, cement, woodchips,sawdust and food products. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silo
Perfect for home decor,country decor,rustic decor or office decor! An excellent piece of kitchen art,also suitable for a country inn,pub,restaurant of B&B.
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Thank you for looking!
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(c) 2014 Ellen Lynn Levinson (Ellyn)
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July 31st, 2014
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Comments (83)
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
A very beautiful painting with lovely expression Ellen. My congrats on your special features in the Group New York Susets - Sunrises.
Ellen Levinson
Dora Sofia thank you very much for featuring this in your group New york Sunsets Sunrises.....
Photographic Art and Design by Dora Sofia Caputo
Stunning artwork, Ellen! Congrats! This fine piece depicting some of the countryside of Upstate New York has been selected to be part of the Special Featured Artists of the Month Section - September, 2015 - of the New York Sunsets Sunrises Landscapes and Iconic Places Group. F/L.
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