A painting that I painted several years ago and sold to a photographer friend was burned along with her home in the big fire of September, 2011, here in Bastrop. I guarantee my work and offered to replace any of my paintings that were lost.
West Texas Farm
Acrylic on Panel, 11 x 14 inches
The first painting, above, which burned was a farm scene on the plains of west Texas. I had made a sketch of the stormy sky as we drove back to Texas from New Mexico. Later, I decided to turn it into a painting. The skies are amazing when the big electrical storms are in full swing.
Last summer when we were driving back from New Mexico, I found a different sky near the same area. The colors were different but still amazing. I decided to use what I saw this time for the replacement painting.
West Texas Farm, Too
Pastel on Pastelbord, 6 x 18 inches
We will wait and see what Karol thinks of the new painting.
If you lost a painting in the fire and I have not contacted you, please let me know, I will be happy to offer you a "do over".
Wow, these are so different - like different periods in your life. Both are great. The old painting is sort of ominous, brooding, which is awesome. But I like the lighter one - just more happy.
ReplyDeleteBag Blog, thank you. I feel about the same about the clouds. Both days were very stormy...
ReplyDeleteI love both of these, Jo - very dramatic and lots of feeling. I'm sure they will be thrilled!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Regina. Thank you. I'm delivering today.
ReplyDeleteI love the drama in both of these, and the new one has such wonderful spring color! I am sure she will love the replacement. That is so nice that you are replacing it for her.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joan. She liked the painting and was very touched. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteI like both paintings. It's cool that you're doing this. Hugs...
ReplyDeleteJoanna, thank you. I should have painted it sooner . I had the plan in my head for months. I bought the Pastebord ages ago. Feels good to have a finished project.
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