Saturday, March 26, 2011

We "Brake" for Barns

I wish I could tell you what it is, but
whenever I see a barn during our
trips, I immediately feel the need to
take a picture. This wasn't your
traditional barn, but something about
the shadowing and color drew me in to
this North Carolina barn.
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56 comments:

  1. Douglas ClarkMarch 26, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    I love old barns too. Have you read the description of the barn in Charlotte's Web? It is a great description and you have done a great panting one.

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  2. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    I really don't know how are the barns in USA, I wouldn't know differentiated from each other, but in my books about watercolor paintings I saw a lot of them. I think es a very good theme to paint.
    I love this pastel, in my opinion it shows perfectly its essence.

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  3. CarmenMarch 27, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    I think is good follow the impulsos. I love it!. Thanks for sharing

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  4. hmuxoMarch 27, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    DOUG...Thank you..and for stopping by. Loved Charlotte's Web. Maybe I should have added one of the animals that stopped by the barn!!

    JULIAN..Thank you for that kind comment. I have seen barns in watercolor and love it ..its such a difficult medium and wish I can do it. Maybe some day.

    CARMEN...thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it and for your stopping by my blog.

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  5. Trudy R. GomezMarch 27, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    I'm fascinated with barns also and North Carolina is a great place to see them. You have a gift for rendering them. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. hmuxoMarch 27, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    thank you Trudy. North Carolina does have great barns. We have so many hidden barns that waits.. for someone to take their photo.!

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  7. claire christinelMarch 28, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Love the title! Barns really are a fascinating subject. I wonder if it's the history, their secret stories, their often dilapidated beauty, or all of the above that draws us. Lovely painting, happy to see you back at it.

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  8. hmuxoMarch 28, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Thank you Claire. Barns talk to me..when I look at them..they each have a story..but this one just caught my eye. Thank you for stopping by.

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  9. Dean H.March 29, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Yes, barns are real attention grabbers, Hilda!
    This pastel is excellent!

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  10. Gary KeimigMarch 29, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    nice pastel Hilda. I too am drawn to barns as I am sure a lot of folks are. I was out at my sisters place in SE Oregon last fall and driving some backroads with my brother in law I had him stop at a number of places to photograph barns[there are a lot of really neat ones in that area]He mentioned he never looked at them until being drawn to them by what I was doing. That is unreal to me.??
    thanks for the comment on my art blog. Much appreciated

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  11. Diana Moses BotkinMarch 29, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Nice job on this fascinating structure!

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  12. hmuxoMarch 30, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Thank you DEAN...I don't know what it is about barns but yes, they do get my attention when I see one. Thanks for stopping by.

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  13. hmuxoMarch 30, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Thank you for stopping by GARY. You're right. You see more barns when you travel the backroads of America. Now that your brother in law is aware of all these great barns maybe he can find some interesting ones and photograph them for you....

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  14. hmuxoMarch 30, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Hi DIANA, Thank you for stopping by. You made my day.

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  15. Pam HolnbackApril 2, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    We, too, brake for barns, and ranches which we have many of in the mountains here. Great piece.

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  16. hmuxoApril 2, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Thank you Pam for visiting my blog and for your kind words. I haven't visited Colorado yet but another beautiful State on my list!!

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  17. Art with LizApril 5, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Your love of these gorgeous buildings shows in the way you paint them! Wonderful pastel work.

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  18. hmuxoApril 5, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Thank you Liz. I appreciate your comment and for stopping by my blog. I really do love barns...its amazing how many are out there just waiting to be painted!!

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  19. Lori BonanniApril 5, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I share your appreciation of barns - a disappearing icon of the landscape in New Jersey! Love your barn especially the red roof!

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  20. hmuxoApril 6, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Thank you so much Lori...

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  21. Bonnie HeatherApril 6, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Here in British Columbia we have lots of barns that need painting as well. I was from Ontario originally and was surprised at the difference in the barns here. I've taken lots of pictures but have yet to paint any. I think you have inspired me.

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  22. hmuxoApril 6, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Bonnie...its time! I would love to see you painting barns. Thank you for stopping by.

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  23. Karen BrusonApril 7, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Wonderful subject. Nice job.

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  24. PrabalApril 8, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    I just wonder how you do these stuff with pastels. Very nice job.

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  25. hmuxoApril 8, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Thank you KAREN for your stopping by and for your kind comment.

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  26. hmuxoApril 8, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Thank you PRABAL for stopping by and leaving me such a nice comment. I feel the same when I see your beautiful watercolor paintings.

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  27. UnknownApril 8, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I know what you mean about barns, youve done a great job Hilda captured a real moment)

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  28. hmuxoApril 8, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Thank you so much Sam.

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  29. Adriana MeissApril 10, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    I love it Hilda!

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  30. hmuxoApril 10, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Thank you so much Adriana!!

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  31. SadamiApril 12, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Dear Hilda,
    This work gives me nostalgia... Your pastel work is always heartwarming. Please keep up!! Thank you for sharing.
    Kind regards, Sadami

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  32. hmuxoApril 12, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Your kind words mean a lot to me. Thank you Sadami for stopping by.

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  33. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Hilda...just wanted to let you know that you are the 1850th commenter on my blog...which means you win a set of J Hill Paintings notecards. Please email me where you would like then to be sent. Congratulations!

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  34. HelenApril 16, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I agree! I too stop to photograph barns. It's just that we know they must be filled with rich stories!

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  35. Theresa PadenApril 16, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    I love barns, too, and your captured this one beautifully!

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  36. hmuxoApril 16, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Thank you so much Theresa for stopping by. I just visited your blog and love your recent work. Your Zebra is outstanding!!

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  37. SKIZOApril 16, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    AmazingWork
    GoodCreations:))

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  38. hmuxoApril 16, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Thank you Skizo for stopping by. Your kind words are so appreciated.

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  39. Virginia FloydApril 19, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Thank you for visiting and commenting. I love your title for this one! I thin old barns remind us of the lives that have been lived on that property. Maybe a simpler time. I love the red roof on this one. Great job!

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  40. Crystal CookApril 19, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I love your old barn Hilda. It looks simply idyllic! I would love to have a picnic there and just sit in a nice summer breeze. Wouldn't that be great?

    I've been reading through your older posts that I missed (your portraits look gorgeous!) and wanted to tell you that I'm so sorry about the passing of your Dad. My heart goes out to you. What a treat that you posted one of his paintings. :) *hugs*

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  41. hmuxoApril 19, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Thank you for stopping by Virginia and for your wonderful comment. Barns have always been one of my favorite subjects for the same reasons you said..the simpler times!!

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  42. hmuxoApril 19, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Thank you CRYSTAL for stopping by...sitting by that barn right now sounds wonderful to me.
    And thank you for your kind words about my Dad. It's hard to believe its 2 months today that he passed...I miss him everyday...

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  43. Claire Beadon CarnellApril 21, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Hilda - I love this. So many of our barns are disappearing, and I am always thankful to see beautiful paintings like this that will keep them 'alive' forever.

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  44. hmuxoApril 22, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I agree..they are disappearing but there's still so many "hidden" barns waiting for us to take photos. I always love to see barn paintings on other sites that I look at. Thank you Claire for stopping by and for your wonderful comment. It means so much to me.

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  45. TeresaApril 23, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    This is wonderful, Hilda! I love barns too and when traveling my family knows they'll hear, "STOP!" whenever I see a paintable barn! LOL!!

    A beautiful painting :-)

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  46. SadamiApril 23, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Dear Hilda,
    ...and Happy Easter!!
    Have a wonderful day.
    Best wishes, Sadami

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  47. hmuxoApril 23, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    You made me laugh, Teresa. I'm glad that I'm not the only one..thank you for stopping by my blog!

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  48. hmuxoApril 23, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Thank you for stopping by...have a wonderful Easter, Sadami.

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  49. sue grecoApril 24, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Hi Hilda,

    I have been catching up on your postings, beautiful work of the barn, I, too am intrigued by these wonderful old structures, if only they tell their stories. I am very sorry to learn about your Dad, I remember the pastel you painted of him sometime ago. My sincere sympathy of your loss.

    Sue

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  50. Anudeepa KadiresanApril 25, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Beautiful work!, your barn paintings are more bright and the colors are blended nicely.

    great job...

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  51. hmuxoApril 25, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Thank you Sue for stopping by and for your beautiful words of sympathy for my Dad. I appreciate it very much.!

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  52. hmuxoApril 25, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Thank you Anu for stopping by and for your kind comment on my barn. I appreciate it so much.

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  53. artbyakikoMay 3, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Hi Hilda! Great job on the barn. I also love your Hypnotic Enchantress. Just wonderful!!

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  54. hmuxoMay 3, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Thank you for that comment Akiko! I really loved painting her. Congratulations, again for being on the cover of "Best of Worldwide Book". That is so exciting!

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  55. TeresaJune 24, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Wonderful! Were you visiting NC?

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  56. hmuxoJuly 7, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Thank you Teresa...passing through NC...We were in Tennessee on vacation and stopped at every barn in the State of North Carolina! LOL

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